The Atlanta Braves’ September roll continued Saturday night with a 4-2 win over the New York Mets to take a one game lead in the NL East standings. Elsewhere, the Wild Card race shifted with Milwaukee missing an opportunity to make up some ground. Below is where the National League’s playoff picture stands heading into play Sunday.
The Division Race
By defeating Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer on back-to-back days, the Braves have taken a one game lead in the NL East. It is Atlanta’s biggest lead of the season and it may be coming at the right time.