NL's Wild Wild-Card Chase Tightens As Baseball Season Starts Last Month

The NL East and NL West Races Are Heating Up

The NL East and NL West division races are heating up as the baseball season enters its final month. In the East, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are neck-and-neck, with the Mets holding a slim one-game lead. The Braves have been the hotter team of late, winning 11 of their last 15 games. In the West, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are also separated by just one game, with the Dodgers holding the edge. The Padres have been one of the most surprising teams in baseball this season, and they are looking to make a run at their first NL West title since 2006.

The NL Central Race Is Still Wide Open

The NL Central race is still wide open, with the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs all within striking distance of first place. The Brewers currently hold a two-game lead over the Cardinals and a three-game lead over the Cubs. The Cardinals have been the hottest team in the division of late, winning 10 of their last 15 games. The Cubs have also been playing well, winning 8 of their last 15 games.

The Wild Card Race Is Heating Up

The NL Wild Card race is also heating up, with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers all in contention for the two Wild Card spots. The Phillies currently hold the first Wild Card spot, but the Padres and Brewers are just one game behind. The Padres have been the hottest team in the Wild Card race of late, winning 11 of their last 15 games. The Brewers have also been playing well, winning 8 of their last 15 games.

The NL East Race Is Too Close To Call

The NL East race is too close to call, with the Mets and Braves both playing well. The Mets have the advantage of playing at home for the final series of the season, but the Braves have been playing better of late. The NL West race is also very close, with the Dodgers and Padres both playing well. The Dodgers have the advantage of playing at home for the final series of the season, but the Padres have been playing better of late. The NL Central race is still wide open, with the Brewers, Cardinals, and Cubs all in contention. The Brewers have the advantage of playing at home for the final series of the season, but the Cardinals and Cubs have been playing better of late.