Its finally down to zero. The Mets clinched an MLB playoff spot on Monday by winning a thrilling Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Braves. The rivals needed an extra day to finalize their postseason fate as they had two games postponed last week due to Hurricane Helene. Brandon Nimmo poses with Luis Severino and the OMG sign in the dugout after he scores on his solo home run during Dewayne Dedmon Jersey the sixth inning when the Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, September 22, 2024 Robert Sabo for NY Post Explore More What is the Mets magic number to make the MLB playoffs? Magic number : 0 NL East standings (through Game 1 of Mondays doubleheader) Team Record Games back Philadelphia Phillies 95-67 CLINCHED New York Mets 89-72 Eliminated Atlanta Braves 88-73 Eliminated Washington Nationals 71-91 Eliminated MIami Marlins 62-100 Eliminated NL wild card standings (through Game 1 of Mondays doubleheader) Team Record Games back No. 4 San Diego Padres (Clinched playoff berth) 93-69 (Clinched) No. 5 New York Mets 89-72 No. 6 Atlanta Braves 88-73 Arizona Diamondbacks 89-73 Will the Mets make the playoffs? Or will there be heartbreak? Bookmark this page to check back on the Mets magic number. Kyle Guy Jersey