The Orioles currently have a run differential of -44. According to the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, their W/L record should be 60-70. That's 10 games under .500 and fighting with Toronto for last place in the AL East.
However, despite being outscored by their opponents in a big way, the Orioles have a record of 72-58, that's 14 games OVER .500. If the season ended today, they would be in the postseason as a Wild Card team.
Has there ever been a team that has so outperformed their Pythagorean record? Are the Orioles a legitimate good team or have they just gotten exceedingly lucky with their run distribution to be in the position that they're in today?
However, despite being outscored by their opponents in a big way, the Orioles have a record of 72-58, that's 14 games OVER .500. If the season ended today, they would be in the postseason as a Wild Card team.
Has there ever been a team that has so outperformed their Pythagorean record? Are the Orioles a legitimate good team or have they just gotten exceedingly lucky with their run distribution to be in the position that they're in today?
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