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As September approaches, the Mets and Braves are separated by a few games in the NL East. Atlanta, however, is terrifying when game time comes.
The Atlanta Braves have been in the making for the past few months. Since June 1, the team’s age ranges from 55 to 21 years old.
The experienced brave are accustomed to their dog days in baseball as they make the final push for the playoffs and the divisional crown. Meanwhile, their arch-rivals, the New York Mets, are doing their best to fend off the Rising Braves. While the Braves 78-48, the Mets 79-46. Only 1.5 matches separate the two powerful teams in a tough battle until the end of the season.
So far, the Mets have the upper hand with a score of 9-7 against the Braves. However, the Mets are 45-29 since June 1. That record is still going strong, but not by the Braves benchmark. Both are going to playoffs unless there is a major meltdown. However, who will be the most intimidating team in the playoffs? They both have aces, offensive playmakers, and cushioners with capable arms in the game.
1. The Braves scored in the playoffs against the Mets
Like it or not, the Atlanta Braves are used to playing in the playoffs. There is a reason why they are the world champions. They’ve had the playoffs in the last four years while the Mets haven’t been in the post-season since 2016. They’ve made it to the NLCS for two years in a row.
The team understands how to deal with the pressures of the playoffs as almost all of their team have a lot of experience in the playoffs. The Mets have only Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco, and Max Scherzer as playoff veterans among their regular players. This is not ideal.
Winning and excelling in the regular season is one thing, but playoffs are an entirely different animal. There’s a reason that having the best record in the regular season no longer guarantees a chance for a pennant. I will give preference to the team that has been playing together in the playoffs for many years in a row.
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