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Mets-Braves doubleheader: New York, Atlanta vie for final MLB playoff spots

After two games were postponed last week because of Hurricane Helene, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves play a doubleheader Monday with two playoff spots on the line. Win, and they're in.

Doubleheader scenarios

If the Mets or Braves win both games, they're in the playoffs alongside the Diamondbacks. If they split the doubleheader, they're both in and the Diamondbacks are out. To break it down a bit further…

  • Atlanta gets in with a win. The Braves can be only the No. 5 seed.

  • New York gets in with a win.