Coming into play Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves maintain a half-game lead over the New York Mets and a 3.5-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for the ultimate wild-card spot within the Nationwide League.
Atlanta (74-63) is coming off dropping three of 4 to the Phillies, whereas the Mets and Cubs are taking part in a few of their finest baseball of the season, placing strain squarely on the Braves.
Atlanta is getting into the softer a part of its remaining schedule, with upcoming collection towards the Rockies (51-87), Blue Jays (67-72) and Reds (66-73). Â
For the Mets, they’re additionally in a softer a part of the schedule, with collection subsequent towards the Pink Sox (70-68), Reds and Blue Jays.
In the meantime, the Cubs are getting into the hardest stretch of their remaining schedule after Tuesday’s sport towards the downtrodden Pirates (64-73). After Pittsburgh, Chicago has a three-game collection towards the first-place Yankees (80-58) after which the Dodgers (83-55).
Atlanta should play its finest during the last 4 weeks of the common season to carry off the Mets and Cubs.
For the Braves, the latest additions of second baseman Whit Merrifield (launched by Phillies) and third baseman Gio Urshela (launched by Tigers) have labored out nicely. Merrifield has a .243 common and an OPS of .698, since signing with Atlanta, which is a serious enchancment in comparison with his .199 common and .572 OPS with the Phillies. Urshela is batting .293 with an OPS of .675 since his signing.
For the Mets, the duo of first baseman Pete Alonso (two dwelling runs in previous 5 video games) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (.316 AVG in previous 5 video games) has fueled a five-game profitable streak.Â
For the Cubs, a prolific offense — Chicago has scored 102 runs over its previous 11 video games — has powered a 9-2 stretch.
In earlier seasons, the Mets have collapsed down the stretch and ultimately missed out on the playoffs, a problem supervisor Carlos Mendoza is aware of nicely.
