New York Mets
An average season sees the Mets first in their division at 85-76. They are 46-33 at home this season, managing a decent 7 wins in their last 10. Pete Alonso continues to be the main man offensively, going for 53 home runs and 120 RBI this season. Noah Syndergaard is slated to pitch here, going 10-8 with a 4.3 ERA through 190 innings.
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta are gearing up for the playoffs after a strong 97-64 record put them in first place. They are 47-32 on the road this season, with just 4 wins in their last 10 overall. Freddie Freeman is having another solid season, putting up 38 home runs and 121 RBI so far. Mike Soroka will pitch here, going 13-4 with a 2.6 ERA through 137 innings.
Prediction: Braves
This represents a great opportunity for Atlanta to have a final tune-up before the playoffs. Soroka has been an outstanding pitcher all season and really gives them the matchup advantage here. They’ve also got a wealth of talent offensively, which should be able to get after the inconsistent Syndergaard.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies find themselves 81-80, handing them fourth place in their division. They’re a decent 45-35 at home this season, despite winning just 2 of their last 10 overall. Bryce Harper is their main man offensively, going for 35 home runs and 114 RBI so far. A probable starting pitcher has not yet been named for this one.
Miami Marlins
The Marlins are currently last in their division at 56-105. They’re 26-54 on the road, going 4-6 over their last 10 overall. Castro is their main man on offence, putting up 21 home runs and 85 RBI so far. Sandy Alcantara will pitch here, going 5-14 with a 3.95 ERA through 191 innings.
Prediction: Phillies
Philly have been a decent home side this year, while Miami continue to be one of the worst road ones. The season is all but over for both of these sides but I expect Philly to be more motivated to treat their home fans to a final win. Combine that with the talent edge on both offence and defence and they should win this comfortably.