The Pythagorean Expectation calculation can be used to estimate over/underachievement based on winning percentage vs. expected winning percentage given runs scored.
NL East contenders to date:
Nats, actual .534/expected .542/difference -.008 (1 more win)
Braves .583/.550/+.033 (5 more losses)
Mets .517/.511/+.006 (1 more loss)
Phils .508/.471/+.037 (4 more losses)
By this calculation, Nats should be expected to trail the Braves by just 1 game and lead the Mets by 4 and the Phils by 8.
One can interpret this to mean the Nats are the only underachievers among NL East contenders.
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