The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in the National League this season.
At 52-27, they have the second-best record in all of baseball behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
They also have a 6.5 game lead in the NL East over the new Miami Marlins.
But lately, the Braves have been on an absolute roll.
They are currently on a four game winning streak and have won 19 of their last 22 contests.
Atlanta has also hit 54 home runs in the month of June, with the second-highest total at 39.
All of this has them on track to win 107 games this year.
On Twitter, MLB posted these impressive stats showing just how dominant the Braves are.
the atlanta @bravos:
-Has won 19 of his last 22 games
-He has connected 54 home runs this month (the next one has 39)
-They are on their way to winning 107 games pic.twitter.com/C3Zk54QL5m-MLB (@MLB) June 28, 2023
Atlanta has won five straight NL East titles since 2018.
They have reached the NLCS twice and even won a World Series title in 2021.
Last season, they won 101 games and barely edged out the New York Mets for the top spot in the NL East.
This season has been a different story.
They’re on pace to win more games and have a bigger lead in the NL East.
Two years after their World Series title, the Braves look poised to make another run to the Fall Classic, only this time, they’re on pace to win more than 88 games during the regular season.
Their lineup features power hits like Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy and Matt Olson, who are helping carry the load for a team that has the best record in the National League and isn’t far behind. behind the Rays for the best record in baseball.
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