Hurricane Helene Forces Mets-Braves Doubleheader Amid Playoff Push

The Mets and Braves face a grueling schedule as Hurricane Helene disrupts key games, impacting their playoff chances.

The Mets-Braves games on Wednesday and Thursday were postponed due to heavy rain and Hurricane Helene, leading to a doubleheader on Monday.
Both teams are vying for playoff spots, with the Mets set to play three games in Milwaukee before potentially returning to Atlanta for the doubleheader.
The Braves will face the Royals in a crucial series this weekend, with the city expecting 6-10 inches of rain and winds of 70-80 mph.
The Diamondbacks, also in the wild-card race, will monitor the Mets-Braves outcomes as their own playoff fate could be influenced.
Managers and players from both teams are strategizing their pitching rotations to cope with the challenging schedule and potential travel demands.