While the cross-town rival Yankees are currently streaking and were capable of getting out of their own hole, the New York Mets lost a crucial game on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays and now need to string lots of victories together if they want to advance to the playoffs.
For the 2020 shortened season, MLB and the players’ association agreed to expand playoffs to eight teams per league: the top two clubs in each division will advance to October baseball, plus two other Wild Card teams.
Right now, the New York Mets boast a 21-26 record, which in the National League East only tops the Washington Nationals (17-28.