Mets' Magic Number: How New York Can Avoid Disaster, Lock up Playoff Spot
Summary
The New York Mets are trying to secure a spot in the playoffs. They need a combination of wins and losses by opponents to ensure they finish ahead of the Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are also competing for the wild-card spot. The Mets' magic number to make the playoffs is three.Key Facts
- The Mets are currently holding the last wild-card spot in the playoffs.
- The Mets' record is 82-77, with the Reds at 81-78 and the Diamondbacks at 80-79.
- The Mets need a combination of three Mets wins or Reds losses to secure their spot over the Reds.
- Arizona also won the season series against the Mets, and New York's magic number to finish ahead of Arizona is two.
- The Mets have a 78.8% chance to clinch the wild-card spot according to Fangraphs.
- Rookie Brandon Sproat is set to pitch for the Mets in a crucial game on Friday.
- The Mets need to perform better than both the Reds and Diamondbacks during their remaining games to secure their playoff position.
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