Listed here are the playoff situations for the Mets as they enter Monday’s doubleheader towards the Braves in Atlanta
The Mets (88-72) are tied with the Braves (88-72) and Diamondbacks (89-73) for the ultimate two Wild Card spots within the Nationwide League.
Here is what the Mets must do to clinch a postseason spot after a 5-0 win on Sunday in Milwaukee, and who their opponent will probably be in the event that they make it.
If Mets win one recreation in Atlanta
If New York wins one recreation of tomorrow’s doubleheader, they may clinch a Wild Card spot.
The identical is true for the Braves, who’re in with one win.
That units up a captivating scenario relating to whoever wins the primary recreation.
Since whoever wins the primary recreation is in, it’s extremely unlikely that staff will use one among its key beginning pitchers within the second recreation. It additionally appears unlikely that whoever wins the primary recreation makes use of many (if any) key relievers within the second recreation and/or resists the urge to relaxation some beginning place gamers.
Translation:
If the Mets win the primary recreation with Tylor Megill on the mound, it is rather onerous to ascertain them utilizing Luis Severino within the second recreation.
And if the Braves win the primary recreation — with Spencer Schwellenbach getting the ball — it’s fairly troublesome to image them utilizing Chris Sale within the second recreation.
Within the state of affairs the place the Mets and Braves cut up, the D-backs are eradicated.
The Mets would get the No. 6 seed and face the Brewers within the Wild Card Collection, whereas the Braves would get the No. 5 seed and play the Padres. The Braves could be the upper seed as a result of a doubleheader cut up would give them the season sequence win over the Mets — and the tiebreaker.
If Mets win two video games in Atlanta
If the Mets sweep the doubleheader, they may remove the Braves from playoff rivalry.
The Mets would end 90-72, the Braves would end 88-74, and the D-backs (89-73) would be part of the Mets within the postseason.
On this state of affairs, the Mets would get the No. 5 seed and face the Padres in San Diego, whereas the D-backs would get the No. 6 seed and play on the Brewers.
If Mets do not win any video games in Atlanta
If the Mets fail to win a recreation tomorrow, their season is over.
The Braves could be the No. 5 seed and the D-backs could be the No. 6 seed.
