This weekend saw the New York Mets fold their National League East division lead to the Atlanta Braves. After being swept in a three-game series in Atlanta, the Mets now trail the Braves by 1.5 games with just three games left in the season. It is almost certain that the Braves will take home the NL East.Atlanta Braves@BravesBreak out the brooms!@TruistNews | #ForTheA232385888Break out the brooms!@TruistNews | #ForTheA https://t.co/24Latyh2nV"Break out the brooms!" - Atlanta BravesOn September 1, the Mets held a three-game lead ahead of the Braves. Although this is not a large lead by any means, New York was set to play some of the worst teams in the MLB this month. This included the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, and Oakland Athletics. However, the Mets managed to lose at least one game to all of these teams.At the start of the season, many believed that the New York Mets would easily win the NL East. At the end of May, New York held a 10.5 game lead over Atlanta, and it appeared the division was theirs. However, the Atlanta Braves have gone on a tear since and chipped away at the Mets' division lead.This is definitely one of the reasons behind the New York Mets ultimately losing their NL East lead. Losing three straight to Atlanta with your top arms on the mound hurts as well. Team morale is most likely at a season-low for the Mets.SNY@SNYtv“I am proud of everything they have done. This is not conditional. It’s unconditional, the support, and if I know these guys they will rebound and make somebody feel their pain.”- Buck Showalter128297“I am proud of everything they have done. This is not conditional. It’s unconditional, the support, and if I know these guys they will rebound and make somebody feel their pain.”- Buck Showalter https://t.co/Xl2GhXmY2oHowever, manager Buck Showalter still believes in the Mets and says the team still has fight left in them. When asked about the state of the team, Showalter said: “I am proud of everything they have done. This is not conditional. It’s unconditional, the support, and if I know these guys they will rebound and make somebody feel their pain.”Can the New York Mets still win the National League East?New York Mets v Miami MarlinsIf the Mets want to win the National League East, they will have to sweep the Washington Nationals in their last series of the season. The Atlanta Braves also have to lose three straight to the Marlins, which is unlikely. However, they did just lose their first game to them so anything is possible.Atlanta Braves@BravesFinal: Marlins 4, #Braves 0.92364Final: Marlins 4, #Braves 0."Final: Marlins 4, #Braves 0." - Atlanta BravesThe New York Mets still have the first Wild Card spot under lock and would play the Philadelphia Phillies. So although it is very small, there is still a chance for them to win the NL East.