So is the NL as a whole. The gap between good in bad is greater than the gap between rich and poor in feudal Europe pre-plague. They have the five worst teams in the league: Philly, Miami, Atlanta, Cincy, and Colorado. But yet, you turn around and look at the Cards, Cubs, Pirates, Dodgers, and Mets. The AL meanwhile is a big pile of average. 9.5 games shouldn't separate the 2nd WC team from 2nd to last place in September.