The Braves had a weird experience in June. It was actually their worst month (of three tries) so far, as they went 16-11 in March/April and then 17-12 in May, in contrast to a 14-11 June. But, what strikes me about the past month is this: when the month started, the Braves were 33-23, tied for first in the division, with playoff odds of 26 percent. When the month ended, the Braves’ overall winning percentage had fallen (from .589 to .580), but their division lead increased from zero games to three, and their playoff needs nearly doubled to 47 percent.
Braves make division-leading lemonade in June
