We have a saying in the law: res ipsa loquitor (the thing speaks for itself). I’ve been insisting to all the doubters and naysayers that of course the Braves are better than a .500 team. Until a few minutes ago, I was all set to revel in the fact that our Braves finally—for the first time all season—have won more games than they’ve lost.
But the reality of their record is a stubborn fact, and it speaks for itself. The 2021 Braves are not a .500 team. As of June 9, they still have a losing record, and they haven’t been over .