D-backs, Braves and Mets playoff race

The Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves entered Sunday with near-simultaneous games and different routes to earn one of the final two remaining NL Wild Card spots.

It’s the D-backs’ final game of the 2024 regular season against the San Diego Padres.

The Mets (87-72) will play the Milwaukee Brewers and the Braves (88-71) will play the Kansas City Royals before having a makeup doubleheader against each other on Monday.

Arizona (88-73) needs a win and losses to New York and Atlanta to secure a playoff spot on Sunday.

A Diamondbacks loss and a Mets win would eliminate Arizona before Monday’s New York-Atlanta games.

The D-backs can win Monday and clinch if the Mets lose at least two of three, or if the Braves lose.

We will follow all three games live in Arizona, New York and Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. This post was last updated at 1:02 PM MST.

What is the Padres at D-backs score?

D-backs starter Brandon Pfaadt got through a quick first frame but allowed two hits, including an RBI by Elias Diaz that scored Jackson Merrill in the top of the second, putting him Arizona down, 1-0. It is now in the top of the fourth inning.

Does it help keep the snakes alive?: No

What is the Mets score at Brewers?

New York got off to a fast start with a Brandon Nimmo RBI in the top of the first inning for one 1-0 Mets advantage. The game lasts until the second inning.

Does it help keep the snakes alive?: No

What is the Royals at Braves score?

Kansas City’s Michael Massey hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning, putting the Braves behind the eight-ball early and trailing by three runs.

But Gio Urshela hit a solo home run to save the Braves within 3-1 to start from the bottom of the third inning.

Does it help keep the snakes alive?: Yes

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