Mets Tigers Plunge, Postseason Prospects Jeopardized Amid Late-Season Slumps

The New York Mets are at risk of missing the 2025 MLB postseason after a critical 3-2 loss to the Washington Nationals, tying them with the Cincinnati Reds for the final National League wild-card spot, with Cincinnati holding the tiebreaker advantage. The Mets have a challenging six-game road trip remaining against the Cubs and Marlins, while the Reds finish with home games versus the Pirates and a visit to the Brewers. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers are struggling, having lost nine of their last ten games and finishing their final homestand winless at 0-6, which has eroded their lead in the American League Central to just one game over the Cleveland Guardians. The Tigers' recent loss to the Atlanta Braves, who have won eight straight, compounded their difficulties heading into a crucial three-game series in Cleveland that will likely decide the division. Key pitching performances included Atlanta's Spencer Strider's five scoreless innings and Detroit's Casey Mize giving up three runs over 5 2/3 innings. The Tigers' inability to convert scoring opportunities during their losing skid and rain delays marked a tough path forward in a tightly contested playoff race.