The Atlanta Braves (80-43) continue to lead Major League Baseball in the race for the best record as the playoffs get closer to becoming a reality. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers currently lead the NL West and NL Central respectively, however, most baseball experts and fans believe the NL Pennant will ultimately come down to Los Angeles versus Atlanta.
When Mark Simon joined The Sam & Greg Morning Show over the weekend, he emphatically gave his opinion on the race to the NL Pennant by saying, “I don’t feel there is anyone who can get them (Atlanta Braves) other than the Dodgers.”
Simon concluded by saying, “The Braves have the best lineup, pitching depth and I don’t see anyone touching them.”
Ultimately as the conversation went along, Sam & Greg posed a natural question to Simon.
Well, if the Braves are the favorite to win the NL Pennant, are there any American League teams that could defeat them?
The Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, and the surprising Baltimore Orioles currently are the division leaders in the American League.
While the defending World Series Champion Houston Astros lead the current AL Wild Card Standings.
So when replying to Sam & Greg about the best teams in the American League, Simon responded by saying, “I don’t feel highly confident in the Orioles, but the Astros are still dangerous.”
Simon continued to summarize the American League contenders by saying, “Toronto has two guys at the top that could in theory dominant the game, but they still have to make the playoffs first.”
The World Series is the ultimate goal for Manager Brian Snitker and this Braves squad that continues to bash the ball daily while pitching lights out often as well.
When and if they arrive at the Fall Classic, we will see if Simon’s American League predictions are accurate.