#902 ASA PLAY ON Atlanta Braves -155 over New York Mets, Monday GAME ONE at 1:10 PM ET - Very interesting spot as both teams can not afford to get swept here! If either team gets swept in this doubleheader then the Diamondbacks take that team's place in the post-season! Not only that, the Braves are very hopeful of being able to save Chris Sale for the post-season. Atlanta wants to win Game 1 with Spencer Schwellenbach on the mound and then not even have to use Sale in Game 2 of the doubleheader. All it takes is one win and the Braves are in. Of course the Mets are in the same situation of just needing to win one of these two games. However, unlike Atlanta, New York does not have a guy like Chris Sale waiting to pitch Game 2. That being said, in the back of their mind, the Mets know that even if they lose Game 1, they will face a weakened Braves lineup that would surely rest guys in Game 2 plus they would not face Sale in that case (Atlanta winning Game 1). The point is that though the Mets would surely love to take care of business in Game 1 just like the Braves want to, there is likely a little more urgency from the home side and a little more focus here. Look for a strong game from Atlanta straight away in Game 1 of this doubleheader. In terms of the expected pitching match-up here, Schwellenbach has a 3.62 ERA in his home starts this season and a .228 BAA. As for the Mets Tylor Megill, he has a 4.81 ERA on the road this season. Also, he allowed 4 earned runs in 6 innings when he faced the Braves this year. Schwellenbach, on the other hand, allowed just 1 earned run on 5 hits while striking out 15 in 14 innings in his 2 starts against the Mets this season! Lay it! Take the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the doubleheader!