Mon Sep 30 03:32:03 UTC 2024: ## Mets on the Brink of Unlikely Playoff Berth After Wild Weekend

**Milwaukee, WI -** The New York Mets, known for their dramatic ups and downs, find themselves on the precipice of an improbable playoff berth after a thrilling weekend of baseball. Following a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, the Mets are now in a three-way tie for the final two National League wild card spots.

A win in either game of their doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday would secure their place in the playoffs. Two wins would not only guarantee a playoff spot but also eliminate the Braves, their longtime rivals.

“Before the year, nobody expected us to be in this position,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “And here we are with a chance to do something special.”

This potential comeback from an 11-game deficit in early June echoes the 1973 Mets, who famously clinched the NL East title in a make-up game played after the regular season ended. A win on Monday would also mirror their 1999 wild card run, where they clinched their spot in a one-game playoff before flying to Arizona for the NLDS.

Of course, the Mets could also be eliminated with two losses, repeating the heartbreak of 1998, 2007, 2008, and 2022. A loss to the Braves would be particularly painful, a reoccurring theme throughout Mets history.

“It’s hard to write something like this,” Mets pitcher David Peterson said with a grin.

The Mets, under new ownership and leadership, are hoping to break the cycle of disappointment and build a new legacy. A playoff appearance, however unlikely, would be a significant step in that direction.

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