Braves, Royals, and Mets Face Critical Wild Card Showdowns

Atlanta, Kansas City, and New York confront pivotal Game 2s in MLB Wild Card Series with elimination on the line.

• The Atlanta Braves must win Game 2 against the Padres to avoid elimination after a 4-0 shutout in Game 1.
• Kansas City Royals edged the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 in Game 1, with Cole Ragans' stellar pitching and Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI single leading the way.
• The Royals, led by veteran Seth Lugo, aim to sweep the Orioles and advance to the AL Division Series against the Yankees.
• The New York Mets are one win away from advancing after an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1.
• Mets' Sean Manaea and Brewers' Frankie Montas, both former teammates, will face off in a high-stakes Game 2.

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