Padres visit the Mets to begin 3-game series
The Padres hold a five-game lead for the second Wild Card spot while the Mets fight to keep their third Wild Card position with a 79.2% postseason chance, analysts say.
- The New York Mets began a three-game series at Citi Field on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, with the game scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT.
- This series followed the Mets' idle day on Monday after the Phillies clinched the NL East division, ending that race officially.
- The Mets hold a 46-29 home record and perform strongly when scoring five or more runs, while the Padres are second in the NL West with an 82-68 overall record but a weaker 35-40 road record.
- Experts predict a close contest with the Mets favored at-114 moneyline, a total of 8.0 runs, and a projected 5-4 Mets win, highlighting the critical role of scoring early and strong pitching from Clay Holmes and Michael King.
- The series affects postseason standings, with the Mets holding a 79.2% probability of securing a wild card spot amid a close competition involving the Diamondbacks, Giants, and Reds for the last National League wild card position.
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