NL East Showdown: Mets, Phillies and Braves Battle for Supremacy

A detailed look at the early storylines of the Mets, Phillies and Braves in the NL East

Mets: Pete Alonso is off to a hot start with improved contact rate. The rotation has been dominant but faces questions. Mark Vientos is struggling. Phillies: Jesus Luzardo and Cristopher Sanchez are performing well. The outfield and bullpen have issues. Braves: Offense has questions but still has strong pitching. Their playoff odds have dropped. Overall, the race in the NL East is highly competitive and full of uncertainties.

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