Competition for the Wild Card: Could the Mets' spot be snatched by the Giants, Reds, or Diamondbacks?
The National League wild card race is shaping up to be a thrilling finish, with the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers jockeying for position.
Matt Snyder of CBS Sports predicts the Giants could secure the NL wild card spot, thanks to their remaining schedule against the Dodgers, Rockies, and Cardinals. R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports also believes the Giants have the best chance to beat out the Mets for the third wild card spot due to their easier remaining schedule compared to other contenders. However, some analysts, such as Dayn Perry, suggest the opportunity might be too great for the Giants to handle, with the possibility of one of the other clubs prevailing despite stiffer opponents.
The Reds, on the other hand, are considered to have a good chance in the NL wild card race. Mike Axisa of CBS Sports prefers the Reds over the D-backs and Giants for the NL wild card spot due to his lack of trust in Arizona's bullpen and the Giants seemingly running out of steam. The Reds hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets, and with Paul Skenes potentially missing their three-game series with the Pirates, their chances could improve.
The Dodgers, currently the third seed, are considered to have the best chance to overtake the New York Mets in the third National League wild-card spot. They are set to face the Mets in the wild-card round, indicating a close race around that position. Some analysts believe the Dodgers are beatable at the moment, which could open the door for other teams like the Reds or Giants to make a move.
The MLB experts will discuss the NL wild card race in a weekly Batting Around roundtable, providing more insight into the fierce competition.
As the regular season winds down, the Reds' schedule includes seven games against the Cubs and Brewers, while the Giants' schedule offers a sense of control and predictability in the chaotic NL wild card race. The Brewers may be in 'rest and stay healthy for the playoffs' mode by their final series against the Reds, which ends the regular season for Cincinnati.
Emerging talents such as Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain could play significant roles in the Reds' potential playoff run, while the Giants will look to their established veterans to carry them through the final stretch.
Stay tuned for updates as the NL wild card race continues to unfold.
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