It’s a bit of unfamiliar territory, this position that the Atlanta Braves find themselves in. Mind you, it’s also exactly what you want to see happen: an early end to your divisional race with your team on top.
But now the Braves need to figure out a balance between continuing to play like their hair is still on fire and trying not to get hurt. This club has gotten where they are by doing the former all year long. They now need to take care of themselves while also trying to continue the intensity of this past weekend.