Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker had the thousand-yard stare of a man who had been through an emotional roller coaster on Sunday afternoon - and he was on the winning side.
"That was probably one of the top two or three most draining games I've ever been a part of," he said with the slightest hint of a grin after the Braves finished a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays in 11 innings .
Welcome to September baseball.
The playoff races, particularly in the National League, look like they could be barnburners over the final three weeks. In the NL, the San Diego Padres, Diamondbacks, Mets and Braves are in a four-team scramble with only three wild card spots available.
Here's a look at the upcoming road for the four teams after Sunday's games:
