The New York Mets are riding high as they begin a four-game series tonight against the best team in Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies. New York is coming off a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals where they played a nearly flawless set of games. New York outscored the Washington Nationals 22-1 including back-to-back shutouts on Tuesday and Wednesday where the Mets scored 10 runs in both games.
New York Mets Center Fielder Brandon Nimmo discussed last night the importance of this four-game series, their final regular season games at home this season. “We’re ready to go. This is going to be playoff baseball. Mets fans, we need you guys to fill this place up. This place needs to be rocking…We need your help. We need everybody to get out here,” Nimmo said on the field following last night’s 10-0 victory. How will the New York Mets fare in this series against their division rival?
New York Mets In Prime Playoff Position
The New York Mets(84-68) currently occupy the second National League Wild Card spot. They hold the tiebreaker over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second wild card and are two games clear of the Atlanta Braves with 10 games remaining in the 2024 regular season. New York trails the San Diego Padres by 2.5 games for the top wild card spot. New York has a 70.8% chance to make the MLB Playoffs according to FanGraphs.
New York will have their work cut out for them over the next four days in Flushing Meadows. Philadelphia is 6-3 against the New York Mets this season. The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in Major League Baseball and aim to have home field throughout the MLB Playoffs. The Mets, on the other hand, are looking to remain in the playoff picture and hold onto the second wild card spot to ensure their wild card series will take place within the friendly confines of Citi Field. New York is 43-34 at home this season.
New York’s Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets have a difficult closing stretch to the regular season. Following their four-game set against Philadelphia, New York hits the road for three games against the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. With a winning percentage of .575, New York has the highest remaining schedule strength according to Tankathon.
Fortunately for New York, they have built themselves a cushion as they look to make the MLB Playoffs for the second time in three years. Playoff baseball for the New York Mets is just 10 days away if they can play well against three of the league’s best teams.
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