**Mets and Braves in Crucial Series: Postseason Implications Loom**
It feels like postseason intensity in Atlanta as the New York Mets face off against their NL East rivals, the Braves. The stakes are considerably high, with postseason berths on the line. For the Mets, the objective is clear: win the series, and they secure their place in October.
This season, the Mets brought rookie shortstop Luisangel Acuna into their lineup. Acuna is the younger brother of Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr., and he shared with reporters that around 15 family members are in town to support him during Tuesday night’s game. “Me. My brother’s not playing,” he noted through an interpreter. Ronald, the reigning MVP of the National League, unfortunately, ended his season due to a torn ACL, an injury he also faced in 2021, although that year the Braves went on to win the World Series.
As they enter this critical series, the Mets hold a two-game lead over Atlanta, yet the season series stands at five wins each. This means that if the Mets manage to win this three-game series, they will ensure that Atlanta cannot surpass them in the standings. Currently, New York holds a record of 87-69, while the Braves are at 85-71. A similar scenario unfolded two years ago when both teams met in late September after securing postseason spots, but the Braves swept the Mets, pushing them into the wild-card round, where they were eliminated.
The series could face delays due to an impending rainstorm expected to hit the Southeast on Wednesday and Thursday. A contingency plan has yet to be revealed, but potential options could include scheduling a doubleheader on Monday or relocating the games altogether.
