September is the time of year when contenders must develop a killer instinct. Sadly, that attribute evaded the New York Mets in their series against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite winning the first two games, the Mets dropped the series finale on Sunday. As a result, their nine-game winning streak came to an unceremonious end. More importantly, however, they are once again tied with the Braves for...
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The New York Mets appear unstoppable right now. Now in the home stretch, the Mets have kept their eyes on the prize and swept the Red Sox in another clear signal of intent. Talk about a perfect way to begin a crucial homestand. As a result, the Mets have now won seven straight and are gathering all the momentum at exactly the perfect time. They remain hot on the heels of the Braves for the final...
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The New York Mets did what they had to do in Chicago over the weekend. Taking on one of the worst teams in baseball history, the Mets needed to sweep the White Sox. No ands, ifs, or buts. And they did, taking all three games with relative ease. As a result, coupled with the Braves dropping three of four to the Phillies, the Mets are now just one game back of Atlanta for the final Wild Card spot...
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Walk-off heroics were the series’ theme for the New York Mets against the Orioles. Twice, the Mets beat Baltimore in walk-off fashion to take two out of three from Baltimore. As a result, crucial ground was made up in the race for a Wild Card spot. Furthermore, New York further highlighted its postseason credentials by beating the Orioles, one of the best teams in baseball. On that note,...
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It had all started so well for the New York Mets. After winning the first two games of their series against the Marlins, the Mets were well on their way to what would have been an important sweep. Instead, a lack of offense doomed this team again in a 3-2 loss on Sunday. Given the Braves also won on Sunday, New York’s failure to finish the sweep could prove costly. And, on that note,...
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