I just took a look at the Nats final 35 games and its a little tougher schedule than I thought. Take a look, I have picked 19 games that I think will be difficult.

7 games against St. Louis
3 games at Braves
3 games vs Dodgers
6 games with Phillies ( who I keep saying will be a pain) plus they have handled Washington in their last 2 series

The Braves meanwhile have 12 games that are tricky as well.

3 vs Washington
3 at Pirates
6 vs Phillies

Could things get tight again in the East? I have said its over in the division but these schedules could make it interesting.