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As the regular season comes to a close, the intensity of the wild-card race is reaching a fever pitch. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are locked in a tight battle with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the last two National League wild-card spots.
The Mets will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers, who have already clinched the NL Central title. While the Brewers may not have as much to play for, they’ll still be looking to fine-tune their pitching rotation and get their regulars ready for the postseason. Mets left-hander Sean Manaea, who has been on a tear lately with a 2.70 ERA and 0.90 WHIP over his last 106 2/3 innings, will take the mound against Brewers right-hander Frankie Montas.
Meanwhile, the Braves will host the Kansas City Royals in an interleague series. The Royals are fighting for one of the last American League wild-card spots, and the Braves will look to capitalize on their struggles. Braves ace Chris Sale, a Cy Young candidate, will get the start against Royals right-hander Brady Singer.
In other news, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title with a win over the San Diego Padres, while the New York Yankees secured the AL East crown. The Dodgers and Yankees are both vying for the best record in their respective leagues and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
In terms of injuries, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will miss the final regular-season series with an ankle injury, while Angels shortstop Zach Neto is day-to-day with shoulder irritation.
For fantasy players, there are several intriguing matchups on the slate. Jameson Taillon is the top streaming option, while Landen Roupp and Jacob deGrom are also worth considering. On the hitting side, Andy Pages, Ezequiel Tovar, and Byron Buxton are all sub-50% rostered players who could make an impact.
Finally, be sure to check out the latest Closer Chart and Forecaster projections to stay ahead of the game in your fantasy league.
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