It's the teams we don't have the tie-breaker over to be most afraid of.
Sep 16, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) and center fielder Cedric Mullins (28) and right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after defatting the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
It can’t possibly come down to a tie, can it? Just last season, the New York Mets made it to the playoffs because they won the season series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team now chasing them in the NL Wild Card.