Lets get this out of the way: it isn’t a certainty that the Braves will win the NL East this year although the odds are quite good. It is theoretically possible that the Braves could lose a bunch of games AND either the Phillies or Nationals go on some crazy run to chase them down. Based on how all three teams have performed this year, this is a very unlikely scenario, but possible nonetheless. It is fair to say that the Braves are the overwhelming favorites to win the division, but hopefully the above disclaimer will remove any potential jinxes and prevent too many “don’t count your chickens before they hatch” type comments.
How the Braves beat projections to put themselves on the verge of a division title
