PONY

'Power Rankings' are a method of ordering teams based on several key factors. The Win/Loss record plays a factor; however, a team's record can be misleading. Power Rankings give a little more insight to the strength of a team based on runs scored, runs allowed, differential, and more. PLEASE NOTE: The following rankings are for fun and will not be used to determine playoff seeding or final league standings. Enjoy and let the debate begin!

RANKINGS BASED ON GAMES THROUGH JUNE 3
NOTE: THESE RANKINGS WERE COMPLETE PRIOR TO MAKE-UP GAMES BETWEEN THE ANGELS VS. RAYS AND GIANTS VS. PHILLIES.

1 41
(16-4)
The Padres are clearly the elite team in the Pony Division. They are first in 6 out of the 7 power ranking categories, second only to the Braves in runs scored (per game). The Padres have a stingy defense; allowing only 4.00 runs per game. But hey... they have lost four games so don't engrave their name on the trophy just yet!
2 37
(14-6)
The Braves are a team who will give the Padres a run for their money. They have played each other four times with the Braves winning one and losing two of those games by only 1 run. The Braves are the only team who averaged over 8 runs scored per game. Their 8.20 per game average has produced a run differential of +72 on the season.
3 29
(12-7)
The Giants have played their way into the 3rd slot after a very strong stretch of games. They suffered a one run loss to the Padres in that stretch; however, they had decisive wins over the Rays, Angels and Red Sox. The Giants have a +46 run differential.
4 25
(9-10-1)
The Red Sox losing record is very deceptive. They have played well against the top ranked teams; including an 8 to 0 win over the formidable Padres. The Red Sox also played well against the Braves in a tight one-run loss. The Sox have a +24 run differential despite their losing record. All of these things add up to one thought... nobody wants to play the Red Sox in the 2nd round. A first round win will give them another shot at the #1 ranked Padres.
5 17
(7-11-1)
The Rays climb one spot to #5. They are a good offensive team and have scored an average of 6.63 runs per game. They match up well with the Braves and have played them close throughout the year. A win over the Angels in their final game will give them the #5 seed in the playoffs and a date with the Red Sox. A Rays loss and a Phillie win would drop them to #6 and a pairing with the Giants in Round One.
6 15
(7-12)
The Phillies continue to battle with the Rays for the #5 playoff seed. At this point, the edge has to go to the Rays based on those final game matchups. The Phillies wouldn't necessarily have a problem with the 6th seed as that would give them a first round match-up with the Giants who they have faired well against.
7 6
(2-17)

The Angels picked up their 2nd win of the season in a decisive victory over the Phillies. We are going to keep the clovers right where they are and hope the ball bounces the Angels way in the playoffs. Good Luck Halos!