The Mookie signing made the team even better (remember how good the same team with no Mookie was last year), and suddenly Kershaw has morphed back into his 20s self.

It also helps that they've played a lot of shit teams in this lucky schedule, but they're also a lot better than everyone else. And minus a few exceptions, also a lot healthier. In the first 39 games, Betts/Muncy/Seager/Bellinger have 40 HR.

They've outscored opponents 218-120. They're a close second to the Padres in runs scored per game, and the clear leader in fewest runs allowed per game. That'll do it.

Any questions?