NY Mets' playoff scenarios: How they can clinch in today's doubleheader vs Atlanta Braves

The New York Mets enter the biggest day of their season on Monday.

An afternoon doubleheader in Atlanta against their NL East rival Braves will determine whether the Mets earn a spot in MLB's 2024 postseason.

The Mets reduced their magic number of clinching a playoff berth to one on Sunday with a 5-0 victory over the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Now they're back in Atlanta to face the Braves in Monday's doubleheader that will decide both teams' fate, along with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Here's what you need to know:

NY Mets' playoff scenarios entering doubleheader vs Braves

If Mets and Braves split doubleheader: Mets and Braves are in playoffs. Diamondbacks are eliminated.

If Mets sweep Braves: Mets and Diamondbacks are in playoffs. Braves are eliminated.

If Mets get swept by Braves: Mets are eliminated. Braves and Diamondbacks are in playoffs.

What time is NY Mets vs Braves doubleheader today?

The first game will start at 1:10 p.m., and the second game is scheduled for 4:40 p.m.

What channel is the NY Mets game on today?

TV: SNY, ESPN2

Both games of the Mets and Braves doubleheader are broadcasting on SNY as well as ESPN2.

NY Mets vs Braves pitching matchups today

Game 1: Tylor Megill (4-5, 3.98 ERA) is expected to start for the Mets, opposing the Bravers' Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7, 3.47)

Game 2: Luis Severino (11-7, 3.91) is ready to go if the Mets need him to make the start, depending on what happens in the first game. The Braves are in the same situation with Chris Sale (18-3, 2.38) ready to take the mound if they need him.

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