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With a Playoff Spot in Reach, the Mets Control Their Destiny

Looking postseason-ready in a sweep of the Pirates, the Mets have thus far stayed ahead of Atlanta in the N.L. East.

Jacob deGrom struck out a season-high 13 batters in Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh. He and three relievers combined for 20 strikeouts in nine innings.Credit...Julia Nikhinson/Associated Press

Atop the National League East with a record of 93-55, the Mets are closing in on a playoff spot. With 14 games left in the regular season, the only real question left is whether they will enter the postseason with a division title — and possibly a first-round bye — or a wild-card spot.