Unbridled optimism or hopelessly naive?  You make the call:

In a story relating how a team gave up seven goals in the third in a game they had been leading 3 – 0, on their way to their twelfth loss in fourteen games, be sure to mention how they’re still four points out from the last wildcard spot.

Buddy, this team may not earn four more points this season. I think talk of making the playoffs is a bit of a reach.