Atlanta Braves Secure Final Wild Card Spot

The Atlanta Braves secured the final postseason berth in the National League with a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets in the second game of a crucial doubleheader, which split with the Mets winning the first game 8-7. The Diamondbacks, needing a sweep of the doubleheader to advance, were eliminated from postseason contention as both teams clinched their playoff spots. The Mets had previously rallied from deficits to claim their playoff spot, with Francisco Lindor's two-run homer leading the charge in the opener. Despite the loss in the second game, Mets pitcher Joey Lucchesi delivered a strong performance, but their offense faltered. Arizona finished the season with an impressive 89-73 record, but it was not enough to secure a Wild Card berth due to the Braves and Mets' successful outing. The Braves' two-run scoring plays from Albies and Ozuna sealed their advancement to the Wild Card Series.