At 12-8, the Atlanta Braves are now on pace for a 97 win season. Let that sink in for a second. The rear-view mirror includes 2 sets against the Nationals and one each vs. the Cubs and Mets. It’s also somewhat noteworthy – schedule aside – that the Phillies are 12-3 when they don’t play Atlanta.
But there is a weak link. It’s not even a subtle one – more like a game of Russian Roulette that has thus far allowed the Braves to survive more often than not.
In answer this question of sustainability, we usually want to highlight something unusually good that’s going on and then ask whether the player or team can keep it going.