The New York Mets just slipped on the playoff ladder, and the Cincinnati Reds were quick to climb over them. With New York falling while the Reds won, the Mets are now tied with Cincinnati in the standings—but the Reds hold the tiebreaker. With only two games left, the pressure builds heavier by the night, each inning carrying postseason weight. Meanwhile, Arizona lost and has been eliminated from the Wild Card race, leaving the field narrowed to just the two teams vying for the final spot. The door isn’t closed, but it now swings on the Reds’ hinges, leaving the Mets with only one route to make the playoffs.
Remaining NY Mets playoff clinching and elimination scenarios
