A year after the Mets snuck into the playoffs and went on an unexpected run to the NLCS, they’ll try to do the same thing.

Although this time, there’s considerably more pressure on the high-payroll, Juan Soto-led team that’s on the verge of wasting one of his prime seasons.

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Here’s a look at what’s in store for the Mets in the critical final week of the regular season, as well as for their main competitors:

Mets

They open a three-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday and finish the regular season with three more in Miami.

The Cubs are up by three games over San Diego for the top

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