The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves had a choice to make. Do they simply roll with the next in line to start for them after two unexpected days off? Or do they reset things a little and look at things more strategically?
At least to start, the Mets are throwing their absolute best on the Monday on Friday with Sean Manaea getting the nod versus the Milwaukee Brewers. This will allow him to be rested enough for a potential Game 2 in the Wild Card round.
The Braves aren’t thinking so far ahead yet they are saving their best for last. Chris Sale will get a lengthy break from pitching. They’re saving him to face the Mets in one of the scheduled doubleheaders on Monday.
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