Mets Face Playoff Uncertainty After Loss

The New York Mets are struggling to secure a playoff spot in the National League Wild Card race, suffering a 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their third consecutive defeat. With the loss, the Mets fell behind the Atlanta Braves and remain tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks, though they hold the tiebreaker against them. The Mets' offense has been particularly disappointing, managing only two hits against the Brewers and striking out 11 times. Despite their struggles, the Mets can still clinch a playoff berth with two wins in their final games or one win coupled with a Diamondbacks loss. Meanwhile, the Braves are riding a five-game winning streak and are poised to secure the second Wild Card spot. The Mets must improve their performance quickly to maintain their playoff hopes as they head into critical matchups against the Brewers and potentially the Braves.