Originally Posted by SHOWTIME:
Mets are in if they win 1 game today and the same deal with Atlanta. If there is a sweep, the winning team is in as well as Arizona.
Originally Posted by tk13:
Braves coming apart there. That Royals win over the Braves yesterday is about to have massive consequences.
The Braves were trying to optimize their playoff situation hoping they could get in without using Sale.
A strong argument could be made the Braves should have used Sale Sunday. At least they would have been able to reset Monday with low leverage and 27th, 28th roster options. [Reply]
either chris sale is forced to pitch an elimination game in a ballpark that is at this point ~5-8% chlorine gas or we get an all time, historic, soul-crushing mets meltdown.
from a hater’s perspective, there’s no losing here.
Originally Posted by Ocotillo:
The Braves were trying to optimize their playoff situation hoping they could get in without using Sale.
A strong argument could be made the Braves should have used Sale Sunday. At least they would have been able to reset Monday with low leverage and 27th, 28th roster options.
Yeah or even used him Saturday. I know they've tried to be careful with him but if he pitched Saturday maybe he could give you an inning today then still pitch in the wild card round. It often seems like the better strategy to just go for it and deal with the consequences when you get to them. [Reply]
