Listed below are the playoff eventualities 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 might be in the event that they make it.
If Mets win one sport in Atlanta
If New York wins one sport of tomorrow’s doubleheader, they’ll clinch a Wild Card spot.
The identical is true for the Braves, who’re in with one win.
That units up an interesting scenario relating to whoever wins the primary sport.
Since whoever wins the primary sport is in, it’s extremely unlikely that workforce will use one among its key beginning pitchers within the second sport. It additionally appears unlikely that whoever wins the primary sport makes use of many (if any) key relievers within the second sport and/or resists the urge to relaxation some beginning place gamers.
Translation:
If the Mets win the primary sport with Tylor Megill on the mound, it is rather onerous to examine them utilizing Luis Severino within the second sport.
And if the Braves win the primary sport — with Spencer Schwellenbach getting the ball — it’s fairly tough to image them utilizing Chris Sale within the second sport.
Within the situation 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 Sequence, whereas the Braves would get the No. 5 seed and play the Padres. The Braves can be the upper seed as a result of a doubleheader cut up would give them the season collection win over the Mets — and the tiebreaker.
If Mets win two video games in Atlanta
If the Mets sweep the doubleheader, they’ll remove the Braves from playoff competition.
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 situation, 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 sport tomorrow, their season is over.
The Braves can be the No. 5 seed and the D-backs can be the No. 6 seed.