The Atlanta Braves are locked in a tight battle with the New York Mets atop the National League East. Whichever team loses the battle will most likely end up with the top NL wild card spot, which isn’t a bad consolation prize, but still isn’t as good as winning the division.
The Braves are just three games behind the Mets in the NL East standings, so there is still time for them to overtake the Mets and win the division. Even if they don’t, and simply end up with a wild card spot, the Braves are in a great position to make another deep playoff run this season.