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MLB Standings: Big week for Red Sox, Dodgers; Orioles, Cubs swept

By Nicholas Ian Allen

May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 26, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

National League East

Washington Nationals (30-18, .625, – GB)

Last Week: 2-1 vs. Mariners, 2-1 vs. Padres

  • Home Record: 16-9
  • Road Record: 14-10
  • Runs Scored: 277
  • Runs Allowed: 217
  • Run Differential: +57
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 at Giants, June 1-4 at Athletics

Atlanta Braves (21-27, .438, 8.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-2 vs. Pirates, 1-2 at Giants

  • Home Record: 10-12
  • Road Record: 11-15
  • Runs Scored: 214
  • Runs Allowed: 252
  • Run Differential: -38
  • Streak: Lost 2
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 at Angels, June 2-4 at Reds

New York Mets (21-27, .438, 8.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 vs. Padres, 2-1 at Pirates

  • Home Record: 11-15
  • Road Record: 10-12
  • Runs Scored: 246
  • Runs Allowed: 258
  • Run Differential: -12
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-June 1 vs. Brewers, June 2-4 vs. Pirates

Miami Marlins (18-30, .375, 11.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-1 at Athletics, 2-1 vs. Angels

  • Home Record: 8-15
  • Road Record: 10-15
  • Runs Scored: 209
  • Runs Allowed: 247
  • Run Differential: -38
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 3-7

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Phillies, June 1-4 vs. Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies (17-31, .354, 12.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-3 vs. Rockies, 1-2 vs. Reds

  • Home Record: 10-13
  • Road Record: 7-18
  • Runs Scored: 200
  • Runs Allowed: 242
  • Run Differential: -42
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 3-7

Next Week: May 29-31 at Marlins, June 2-4 vs. Giants

The largest division lead in the National League belongs to the Nationals, who sit 8.5 games ahead of the Braves and Mets in the standings. With division foes in Atlanta, Miami and Philadelphia all rebuilding, and with New York ravaged by injuries, Washington might have the easiest route of any MLB team to the postseason.

Stephen Strasburg struck out 15 and allowed just three hits and one walk in a May 27 victory over San Diego. Max Scherzer was nearly as good the previous day, and held the Padres to one run one three hits and two walks in 8.2 innings. Koda Glover picked up his fourth and fifth saves in those victories, and is now officially the closer for the Nats.

Offensively, Anthony Rendon hit .429/.520/1.143 with four home runs and nine RBI in six games during the week. Michael Taylor and Bryce Harper each homered twice.

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