When I was in middle school, I was the funniest kid in my chess club. It wasn’t a high bar to clear. I’ve thought about that a few times this season.
If I told you back in March that on September 17th, the Braves would be three games up in the NL East with the Phillies and Mets chasing, it would all seem normal to you. You would think the Braves are doing exactly what most predicted they would do; win their fourth straight division title.
And technically, that is what’s happening. The Braves have been the best team in the NL East and are easily the favorite to win the division with two weeks left, just as most projected.