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Mets and Reds Clash in Nail-Biting Race for Final NL Wild Card Spot
28 Sep
Summary
- Mets and Reds tied at 83-78 records for NL wild card
- Reds hold tiebreaker, so Mets need to win and Reds to lose
- Mets-Marlins game starts at 3:10 pm ET on September 29, 2025
On September 29, 2025, the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds are engaged in a high-stakes race for the final National League wild card spot. Both teams currently hold identical 83-78 records, setting the stage for a dramatic season finale.
The Reds hold the tiebreaker advantage, so the Mets must win their game against the Miami Marlins this afternoon and hope the Reds lose to the Milwaukee Brewers in order to secure a playoff berth. The Mets-Marlins matchup is scheduled to start at 3:10 pm ET at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
If the Mets emerge victorious and the Reds falter, New York will advance to the NL Wild Card Series, where they will face the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets made it to the NLCS last year before falling to the Dodgers, so they will be eager to avenge that defeat and clinch a spot in the postseason.
