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Mets trying to balance optimism with reality as NL East hopes fade

Count members of the Mets clubhouse as fans of the AppleTV show “Ted Lasso.”

The Mets are still hoping for a scenario in which the Atlanta Braves are swept by the Miami Marlins this week and they have a chance to play for the NL East title on Wednesday. The winner of the division will advance straight to the NLDS.

You won’t find anyone dwelling on the losses in the Mets’ clubhouse, but realistically the Mets know they blew their chance at a division title over the weekend when they were swept in Atlanta.