Three Things That Will Decide the Mets–Padres Wild-Card Series

The Mets have spent more days in first place than any other team over the last two seasons, but they’ve been in second on the two days that matter. The Padres recovered from a disappointing 2021 to hang on for a wild-card spot. Whoever wins this one gets the chance to face the Dodgers in the National League Division Series.

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