One of the more intense rivalries in the National League East is here. The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets prep for what is surely to be a wild 4-game series from Citi Field in Queens this weekend. Both teams continue to battle in the National League playoff picture with a lot on the line.
The Mets have won three in a row coming in, which includes a sweep over the Yankees. As for the Braves, it was a rain filled series at home versus the Reds this week and they have dropped their last four games. This series has bragging rights for 2nd place in the division on the line.