The New York Mets took a step closer to clinching a playoff berth with a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez both made significant contributions to the win, with Lindor hitting a home run and driving in two runs, while Alvarez also had two RBIs.
David Peterson put on a stellar pitching performance, throwing seven impressive innings to help secure the victory for the Mets. With the win, the Mets are now just one victory away from securing a spot in the playoffs. However, they will need to at least split a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday to secure a National League wild card spot.
The Mets had an opportunity to secure a playoff spot on Sunday with a win and a loss by the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, the Diamondbacks emerged victorious in their game against the San Diego Padres, delaying the Mets’ playoff clinch.
The Mets and Braves are set to play a doubleheader in Atlanta to make up for two games postponed earlier in the week due to severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. The outcome of these games will determine the Mets’ fate in the playoffs, as they hold a potential tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks after winning the season series 4-3.
If the Mets manage to sweep or split the doubleheader against the Braves, they will secure a playoff spot. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks are relying on a sweep by either the Braves or the Mets to advance to the postseason.
The playoff race is heating up as the end of the regular season draws near, with several teams still vying for a spot in the postseason. The Mets will look to carry their momentum into the crucial doubleheader against the Braves as they aim to clinch a playoff berth.