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The Mets Still Hold An Important Statistical Lead

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The Mets Still Hold An Important Statistical Lead

The Atlanta Braves are on a four-game winning streak. They are tied with New York at the top of the NL East standings. The Mets lost their most recent game, but they have won seven of their last ten.

The Mets are the odds-on favorite to win the NL East. Atlanta's chances have roughly tripled over the past week.

The Mets and the Braves are competing for the NL East title. Both teams have a 97-58 record. The winner of the division gets a first-round playoff bye. If the loser wins, they will play in the Wild Card round.

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