Since leaving Philly, Mets go 20-10 while Phillies suffering a 14-15 spell. That combination results in New York opening a welcomed 6 1/2-game lead in the NL East as the All-Star break arrives.
Here is a look at where the Mets stack up statistically against the rest of the MLB.
As for the league leaders at the break, now would be a good time to shed a little light on the season Don Mattingly is having in Toronto. The smooth-swinging lefty is on the hunt to become the first player to hit .400 since Ted Williams in 1941.
Here at the pitching leaders at the break...
