After a long and grueling 160-game season, the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks are facing a season-ending doubleheader to determine their playoff fates. Due to Hurricane Helene causing the cancellation of the final two games of their series, the Mets and Braves must play two more games today. The Diamondbacks are waiting on the sidelines, hoping for a sweep by either team to secure a spot in the playoffs. The first game of the doubleheader in Atlanta will start at 1:10 p.m. ET, with the second game to follow shortly after.
In the National League, the Phillies, Brewers, and Dodgers have already secured their division titles, with the Padres claiming the first Wild Card spot. The Mets, Braves, and Diamondbacks are all vying for the two remaining Wild Card spots. If the Mets and Braves split the doubleheader, the Braves will take the fifth seed, the Mets will take the sixth seed, and the Diamondbacks will be eliminated. If the Braves win both games, they secure the fifth seed, and the Diamondbacks claim the sixth seed, sending the Mets home. Conversely, if the Mets win both games, they will earn the fifth seed, the Diamondbacks will secure the sixth seed, and the Braves will miss out on the playoffs.
Looking ahead, tomorrow’s Wild Card series will see the fifth seed facing the Padres in San Diego, while the sixth seed travels to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers in game 1 of their best-of-three series. The season-ending doubleheader between the Mets and Braves will be nationally broadcast on ESPN2 and locally on SportsNet NY in the New York area and Bally Sports South in Atlanta. Fans can watch the games with major live TV streaming services that offer ESPN2. Additionally, Spanish-speaking fans can tune in to the Spanish-language broadcast on ESPN Plus.
For those looking to watch the games on various streaming platforms, Sling TV’s Sling Orange plan includes ESPN2 for $45 per month, YouTube TV offers ESPN2 for $73 per month, Hulu Plus Live TV includes ESPN2 and SNY for $77 per month, DirecTV Stream’s basic plan includes ESPN2 for $80 per month, and Fubo’s basic plan costs $80 a month and includes ESPN2 and Bally Sports South. Fubo also charges an RSN fee that raises the monthly charge to $92 or $95. ESPN Plus will stream the doubleheader in Spanish, while English-speaking fans can watch on ESPN2 or the local networks. All streaming services offer the flexibility to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection.
