After taking three of four games in a series against the Phillies (and preventing them from clinching the NL East at Citi Field), the New York Mets are about to play three of the most important games of the entire season against longtime rivals the Atlanta Braves. They’re entering the series two games ahead of Atlanta in the wildcard standings, and by the time the regular series comes to a close, it’s likely one of these teams won’t be playing October baseball. RELATED : Why this final-week Mets-Braves showdown won’t be like 2022 The Mets are also coming into this series without Francisco Lindor, who will miss at least Tuesday’s tilt .
And as if the stakes couldn’t get any higher, Tropical Storm Helene will blow through the Atlanta area later this week, which could mean a washout if the start time isn’t amended , as it was reported earlier this week could happen. Mets vs. Braves dates and times: When do the Mets play the Braves? How can the Mets clinch a wild card playoff berth? The New York Mets currently sit in the second wildcard spot, just a half-game behind the WC1 San Diego Padres.
With two games in hand on Atlanta entering the series, the Mets can punch their ticket to the postseason with two wins in this series against the Braves. Alternatively, going 4-2 in any fashion in the final six games of the season would mean the Mets continue onto the postseason. What channel is the Mets game on? All three games in the Mets’ series against the Braves will air .
