LGM "In Play"?

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An eternal Mets pessimist, trained to expect pain and suffering be it big or small, I have to admit these guys are slowly coaxing me out of my old habits. On the verge of squandering opportunity in the sixth, the Mets rallied for a two-out rally through patience and one timely pop from Jake Marisnick en route to toppling Atlanta, widening our lead in the NL East to 5 1/2. Gotta keep the faith.

Have A Little Faith

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An slumbering offense managed just two runs over the final 18 innings in dropping the last two games of a weekend series in Atlanta. The lead in the NL East is down to 3 1/2.

Lost Weekend

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Another bitter loss - the third in a row - marked by blown opportunities at the plate. Adding to the woe, trend of Mets getting plunked continues...and hands are tied in terms of retaliation.

Can't Cash In At Citizen Bank

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Up 10-2 in the middle of the fifth, the Mets somehow find a way to give it all back and then some as Phillies complete sweep of day/night doubleheader by taking a 14-12 victory on a Didi Gregorius walk-off, three-run homer in ninth.

Worst Loss of the Season

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Responsible for two of the microscopic 13 losses on the Astros' record through 60 games, the Mets absorbed a dose of payback and lost sole ownership of first place in the NL East for the first time since early April.

Spiraling

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Thor dominates as Mets end five-game losing skid and retake sole possession of first place in NL East.

Dropping the Hammer

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Jacob deGrom resumed his accustomed form while the powerful punch of Yoenis Cespedes and Pete Alosno steered Mets past Nats for second straight win.

de-Grom-inant

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An offensive explosion, coupled with the continued grit of Steven Matz, spurred the Mets to their third straight win over the Nationals in a four-game set.

Revving Up?

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Call it motivation, incentive...whatever you want but since we entertained the idea of moving Steven Matz, the lefty has countered with one quality outing after another. The latest chapter featured 7 1/3 innings of stifling work and, coupled with the offensive support of Brandon Nimmo, sparked the Mets past Washington.

Who Is This Guy?

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Noah Syndergaard set a definitive tone that feature some much-needed intimidation as the Mets took the rubber-game of a weekend series with the Nats.

Hammer Time

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deGrom, offense spark Mets past Cubs and back on top of NL East

Back Where We Belong!

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Been a bit since last post....here is a look at the standings and league leaders thru June 23.

Standings & Stats thru June 23

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Jake proves "Fool Proof", rebounds from criminal user error on part of yours truly to deal Mets shut out over Padres

Jake Rebounds from User Mistake!

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Cespedes ends thaw...and game with defensive gem; Polar Bear goes deep; Matz picks up win

Ice Breaker

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Mets drop first two to San Fran but salvaged final game behind Dom Smith & Jake deGrom

Dom & deGrom

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Mets get off on right foot as deGrom outduels Cole and homers from Conforto & Rosario key 3-1 win of Yankees in Subway Series opener

deGrom & Bombs down Cole, Yankees

Watch Mets top Yankees in Subway Series opener

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Mets hope to set tone for second half with series sweep of Mariners

Flyin' Outta the All-Star Break

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Foolish of me to get excited after sweeping Mariners. Reds bring Mets back down to reality with reminder of their fragility, taking 2 of 3, the second among the more painful losses of the season.

You Win Some, You Lose Some

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31 runs, 34 hits, 16 pitchers...McNeill explodes as Mets top Phils for Wildest Win of the Year!
Wildest Win of the Year!

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Mets sandwich their craziest win of the year and an inspiring two-way showing from Thor around a painful walk-off loss to win series in Philly

Mets Grab 2 of 3 in Philly