Diamondbacks Eliminated from MLB Postseason Race

The Arizona Diamondbacks' hopes of returning to the postseason were dashed as they were eliminated from playoff contention after the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets split a crucial doubleheader on Monday. The Diamondbacks finished the season with an 89-73 record, tied with both the Braves and Mets, but lost out on tiebreakers after a late-season collapse that saw them drop five of their last seven games. Notably, a significant 10-9 loss to the Brewers, where they blew an 8-0 lead, compounded their struggles. Despite a strong season overall with a league-leading 886 runs scored, their pitching woes, ranking 27th in ERA, ultimately hindered their success. This marks the first time since 2007 that neither of the previous year’s World Series teams will make the postseason, as the Diamondbacks will now face a pivotal offseason. The team has shown promise with a five-game improvement over the previous year and a burgeoning lineup, but inconsistency and injuries plagued their campaign.