MLB Standings: Odds of Indians-Cubs World Series rematch on the rise

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MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 02: Max Scherzer (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /

National League East

Washington Nationals (82-54, .603, – GB)

Last Week: 3-0 vs. Marlins, 1-3 at Brewers

Home Record: 40-27
Road Record: 42-27
Runs Scored: 709
Runs Allowed: 567
Run Differential: +142
Streak: Lost 1
Last 10: 6-4

Miami Marlins (67-69, .493, 15 GB)

Last Week: 0-3 at Marlins, 1-3 vs. Phillies

Home Record: 36-32
Road Record: 31-37
Runs Scored: 634
Runs Allowed: 661
Run Differential: -27
Streak: Lost 1
Last 10: 4-6

Atlanta Braves (60-75, .444, 21.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 at Phillies, 1-3 at Cubs

Home Record: 29-36
Road Record: 31-39
Runs Scored: 619
Runs Allowed: 688
Run Differential: -69
Streak: Won 1
Last 10: 4-6

New York Mets (58-78, .426, 24 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 at Reds, 0-3 at Astros

Home Record: 28-39
Road Record: 30-39
Runs Scored: 622
Runs Allowed: 708
Run Differential: -86
Streak: Lost 4
Last 10: 3-7

Philadelphia Phillies (52-84, .382, 30 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 vs. Braves, 3-1 at Marlins

Home Record: 28-37
Road Record: 24-47
Runs Scored: 556
Runs Allowed: 676
Run Differential: -120
Streak: Won 1
Last 10: 6-4

Bryce Harper’s return date is still unknown, and Max Scherzer left his most recent start with a leg injury, but there’s no reason for Nationals fans to panic on either account. Odds are Harper will return to the lineup before the playoffs begin, and Scherzer, who allowed two runs combined in 12 innings across two starts last week, isn’t expected to miss significant time. Also, Stephen Strasburg, who tossed a shutout and homered against the Marlins Wednesday, is on top of his game heading into September.

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