This is the series version of the Spider-Man pointing meme. Both the Orioles and Braves entered the season with World Series ambitions. But more than halfway through the year they each find themselves on the outskirts of the playoff discussion with time running short.
Atlanta should be in a better spot. They have outscored opponents by nine runs on the season. That is largely due to their pitching staff, which has been solid, posting a 3.76 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and .235 batting average against. But health is getting to be an issue there.