The Mets can clinch a Wild Card spot and home field for the game if they beat the Phillies on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.
New York secured at least a tie for one of the Wild Card spots with their win Friday, but left the ballpark before both the Cardinals and Giants won — a smart move since any celebration will be delayed until Saturday at the earliest.
Yes, the Mets — who were 60-62 roughly six weeks ago — are really in this spot.
It wouldn’t be nearly as fun and could create a dilemma for Sunday, but they can also clinch a Wild Card spot if the Cardinals lose to the Pirates on Saturday.