Braves, Padres, or Reds: Which NL Surprise is Most Likely to Hang On?

Between the three National League division leaders who were least expected—at least at the start of the year—to be at the top heading into mid-August, which team is most likely to hang on and earn a much needed (or earned, depending on how you look at it) spot in postseason play?

The teams in discussion include the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and the Cincinnati Reds—and the biggest question is which of those three will hang on as the regular season comes to a close in early October?

Honestly, the team most likely to hang on would be the Padres—with a 5.5 game lead over the San Francisco Giants and a 10.5 game lead over the Colorado Rockies as of Wednesday afternoon, August 18; but don’t be shocked if the Braves (2.5 game lead over...

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