It’s not quite as catchy as the slogan made famous by late former Raiders owner Al Davis — “Just win, baby” — but it’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/30/sports/tylor-megill-named-mets-starter-for-game-1-of-braves-doubleheader/">today’s reality for the Mets</a>. And for the Braves, too.

<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/29/sports/mets-escaping-braves-doubleheader-in-playoffs-should-ease-fans-expecting-worst/">Win either end of today’s make-up doubleheader</a> in Atlanta, clinch a playoff spot. Get swept and lose your spot to the idle Diamondbacks.

Maybe the Mets will still complete the 2007-2008-2024 trifecta and again have their postseason hopes dashed on the final out of the regular season — Atlanta is a house of horrors, after all — but <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/29/sports/mets-one-win-away-from-mlb-playoffs-after-victory-over-brewers/">Sunday’s 5-0 road victory</a> against the Brewers offers some signs that this team might be more trustworthy with their backs against the wall.

Forget all the clichés about MLB season being a marathon. The one-day sprint to the playoffs is here for the Mets and Braves.{ai:summary}<p>The Mets and Braves face a crucial doubleheader today, where winning one game guarantees a playoff spot. A sweep would eliminate the Mets, allowing the Diamondbacks to take their place.  </p><p>Despite past disappointments, the Mets' recent victory against the Brewers suggests a potential turnaround. #sports</p>

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