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Braves Lead MLB With Historic 41-20 Start

The Atlanta Braves own MLB's best record at 41-20, leading the National League East by 9.5 games and on pace for a franchise-record 109 wins.

The Braves have dominated both offensively and pitching-wise this season. Their bullpen leads MLB with a 2.99 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, while their offense ranks second in home runs with 85. Five players—Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale, Ozzie Albies, and Michael Harris II—all have WAR of at least 2.0. sport-newz.biz

Atlanta's pitching staff has been exceptional, with their rotation posting a 3.27 ERA and .219 opponent batting average. The team's 67.2% winning percentage leads MLB, and they've won 16 of their 19 complete series. Matt Olson leads the team with 17 home runs and is tied for the MLB-high in doubles with 19.