I think it's a given this team is playing above expectations. They're on a pace to win 98 games. Before the season started, even the most optimistic people had them in the 85-90 range. Most people were below that, and some as much as 25 wins below their current pace.
Of course, if they keep this current pace and win 98 games, then they are legitimate contenders for the WSC. Sometimes when reality conflicts with our expectations, reality isn't the one that's wrong...