Nats built a bit of a pad after dropping game 1 in Miami, but have been using it up.
5 Washington 64-89 .418 15.0 Won 3 5-5
6 Miami 64-88 .421 15.5 Lost 2 4-6
7 CHI Cubs 67-85 .441 18.5 Lost 2 2-8
8 Minnesota 68-85 .444 19.0 Won 3 5-5
http://www.tankathon.com/mlb4th is now realistically out of reach. We and Miami have 7 more wins than the Pirates, so the Pirates clinch a worse record (Tragic Number) a combination of 4 more losses or Nats wins. Same for Miami. Our TN over the Cubs is 7 and is 6 for the Twins.
Miami has 3 at the Rays this weekend, then 4 at the Mets, before closing hosting with the Phillies. Sticking my neck out, I think we slip behind them over the weekend.
Cubs have 4 with the Cards this weekend and 3 next, with 3 with the pirates in between. Figure the Cards push hard to win this weekend then maybe start to take the foot off the gas next.Twins final 9 are the Jays and Tigers at home, then at the Royals to finish.