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Atlanta manager Brian Snitker still doesn't know what his role will be next season as the Braves begin their final series by hosting a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

The series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates will be delayed on Thursday, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Enquirer. The Reds are 80-78 and are looking to avoid being swept.

Cincinnati continues to vie with the New York Mets for a National League wild card spot. The Mets remain a game ahead after they beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Thursday night. The Arizona Diamondbacks, who lost against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, are one game behind the Reds in the race.

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday to begin a three-game series. Atlanta has a 75-84 record overall and a 38-40 record at home. The Braves have the sixth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .321.

The series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates is critical in the race for the National League's final playoff berth.

Paul Skenes finished his final start of the year against the Cincinnati Reds and set Pirates records in the process.

Jeff Passan believes the Pittsburgh Pirates owe it to their fanbase to build around Paul Skenes as long as they can.