The Mets and Braves are set for a one-of-a-kind, season-defining doubleheader on Monday.
Each team — sporting identical 88-72 records — needs just one win to clinch a playoff spot, with the NL Wild Card series set to commence on Tuesday. But neither team is guaranteed a spot, either. The idle Diamondbacks (89-73) would make the playoffs should either New York or Atlanta sweep Monday's doubleheader, with the losing team heading home.
The two teams were originally set to play a three-game series last week. But after the Braves won Game 1, Hurricane Helene intervened, forcing the final two games to be postponed. That set the stage for a doubleheader on Monday, one day after the regular season ended for the other 28 teams.
The Mets, hoping to make the playoffs for just the second time in the past eight years, snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday. Francisco Lindor — battling a back injury that caused him to miss nine games — drove in two runs and scored twice to pace the offense in a 5-0 win.
The Braves are eyeing a seventh consecutive playoff appearance, and are still in position despite a slew of injuries. Atlanta's five-game winning streak ended with a 4-2 loss to the Royals on Sunday; a win would have sealed a playoff spot.
Atlanta will start rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach in Game 1, opposite Tylor Megill for the Mets. Game 2 starters are contingent on the outcome of Game 1, but Chris Sale and Luis Severino loom as options.
The Sporting News has you covered for all ways to follow Monday's doubleheader between the Mets and the Braves.
Where to watch Mets vs. Braves today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN2 (national) | SNY, Bally Sports South (regional)
- Live stream: Fubo
Both games of the season-defining doubleheader will air nationally on ESPN2.
Mets and Braves fans can also watch those games live in their local markets, either on SNY or Bally Sports South.
Fans hoping to stream the action can do so with Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Mets vs. Braves start time
- Date: Monday, Sept. 30
- Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Game 1 of Mets vs. Braves is scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. ET, with Game 2 set to begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.
Both games will be played at Truist Park in Cobb County, Georgia.
See below for a complete schedule.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: Mets vs. Braves | 1:10 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Game 2: Mets vs. Braves | TBD | ESPN2, Fubo |
MORE: Full 2024 MLB playoff schedule, start times, TV channels
Mets vs. Braves radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Monday's crucial doubleheader between the Mets and the Braves live on SiriusXM.
Mets fans will want to listen live on channel 175, while Braves fans can tune in on channel 89.
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