The Atlanta Braves have moved up in Box-Toppers team power rankings to claim the top spot after being No. 2 last week.
The Braves have accumulated the most Box-Toppers points this season (15.4), followed by last week's top team, the Oakland Athletics (14.0). The Braves also have the best record in baseball at 13-2 and are 9-1 in their last 10 games. The A's have the best record in the American League at 12-4.
The Braves are led by pitchers Paul Maholm, the overall Box-Toppers points leader this season (4.7) and Tim Hudson (2.7). Nine different Braves have been named Player of the Game this season and have at least one Box-Toppers point.
Nine different A's players have also been named Player of the Game this season, led by first baseman Brandon Moss (with 3.0 Box-Toppers points) and shortstop Jed Lowrie (2.5)
| 418 | Top 10 Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braves | 15.4 |
| 2 | Athletics | 14.0 |
| 3 | Red Sox | 13.2 |
| 4 | Rockies | 13.0 |
| 5 | Cardinals | 12.5 |
| 6 | Tigers | 11.9 |
| 7 | Rangers | 11.7 |
| 8 | Reds | 11.5 |
| 9 | Nationals | 11.4 |
| 10 | Diamondbacks | 10.4 |