The Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets in a double-header with playoff implications today.
The most exciting day of the MLB season is here. The Atlanta Braves (88-72) host the New York Mets (88-72) for a double-header that will decide which two teams earn the final two playoffs spots in the National League. If the season ended today, both teams would make it in based on winning percentage over the Arizona Diamondbacks (89-73). Heading into this double-header in the scenario there was a three-way tie in the standings with Arizona, Atlanta and New York, both Atlanta and New York would make the playoffs as wildcards. Atlanta holds the tiebreaker over New York and Arizona as well. So for Atlanta it is one win away from earning a playoff spot, two from the top wildcard seed. New York needs one win today and Arizona has to have either Atlanta or New York sweep the double-header to sneak in. Both Atlanta and New York are looking to secure a spot in the 2024 MLB Playoffs where the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies await the wildcards.
How to Watch New York Mets at Atlanta Braves today:
Game Date: Sept. 30, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: MLB.TV – New York Mets
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This season Atlanta holds a 6-5 season series edge over New York heading into today. Atlanta won the last three games between the teams with a scoring margin of 18-3. They have the momentum coming into today winning five of the last six games overall, while New York has stumbled some, losing three of its last four games.
On the mound for game one to try and effectively earn a playoff spot for Atlanta today is rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7, 3.47 ERA). This season he has started 20 games and dolled out 122 strikeouts in 116.2 inning pitched. He has wins in three consecutive starts, including the most recent game against New York where he finished with four strikeouts while allowing just one earned run in 7.0 innings pitched.
New York is projected to start right-handed veteran Tylor Megill (4-5, 3.98 ERA). In his only start against Atlanta this season he finished with four strikeouts and four earned runs allowed in a 4-0 July loss.
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