The Mets continue to have a very weird season. So far in September after taking two of three from Seattle, the Mets split a two-game set with the lowly Nationals, lost two of three to the Twins, and then took three of four from the Diamondbacks. While they are not mathematically eliminated yet, the Mets are on their way to an October at home, watching the playoffs on television.
The Reds, on the other hand, are still very much in the hunt for a playoff spot. At the start of play on Friday, they are tied with the Giants and Diamondbacks for the third playoff spot in the National League, and a half game up on the Marlins before there’s a steep drop off.