The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves faced off in a doubleheader today after the impact of Hurricane Helene led to the rescheduling of their final two games. The games took place on Monday, September 30, and fans were eager to see the outcome as both teams were tied in the National League East standings.
To catch the Mets vs. Braves games, viewers could tune in to SNY’s channel for Cable users or stream the games on the SNY app. The first game kicked off at 1:10 p.m. ET at Truist Park in Atlanta. In the early innings, the Braves took the lead by scoring three runs while the Mets struggled to score. However, the Mets managed to load the bases in the eighth inning and took the lead with a score of 6-4. The Braves fought back and regained the lead with a score of 7-6 by the bottom of the eighth. In a thrilling turn of events, Francisco Lindor hit a home run in the ninth inning, putting the Mets ahead with a score of 8-7. The New York Mets emerged victorious in the first game, securing a spot in the Wild Card Series.
Moving on to the second game at 4:40 p.m. ET, the Braves took an early lead by scoring a run in the third inning, making it 1-0. The game concluded with the Braves leading 3-0 by the bottom of the ninth, resulting in a win for Atlanta.
The race for the MLB playoffs is heating up, and the NL East Wild Card spot is up for grabs. The outcome of the Mets vs. Braves games will play a crucial role in determining which team secures a spot in the Wild Card Series. If the Mets win one of the two games, they will advance to the playoffs, but if they lose both games, their season will come to an end. On the other hand, the Braves only need to win one game against the Mets to secure their spot in the Wild Card Series.
Baseball fans are on the edge of their seats as the competition intensifies, and the battle for playoff berths continues. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mets, Braves, and the exciting postseason ahead.
