Credit: Chris Simon

The Mets entered their four-game series against the 7-2 Giants at Citi Field with a National League East best 7-3 record. But there was still plenty of folks doubting them after they beat up on the lowly Nationals and Diamondbacks.

Playing a Giants team that was off to a hot start following a 107-win season would certainly be a big early season test for the Mets.

They passed with flying colors…

In convincing fashion, the Mets took three of four games from the Giants and held the vaunted San Francisco offense to just 12 runs.

Rain moved the first game of the series to Tuesday creating a doubleheader that the Mets would end up sweeping thanks to some timely hitting and a big-time performance from their new co-ace Max Scherzer.

Game 1

Starter Tylor Megill struggled for the first time this season, allowing four runs in the first two innings. However, Megill showed some grit and held the Giants in check, tossing four very gutsy scoreless innings.

The Mets would tie the game at 4-4 in the fifth inning thanks to back-to-back doubles by Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor.

The Mets’ bullpen would keep the score knotted and at bottom of the 10th lightning struck as Lindor came through again. This time with a walk-off single to give the Mets a 5-4 win.

Game 2

Game 2 was all about Mad Max. The three-time Cy Young award winner held a no-hitter until two outs in the sixth inning when Brandon Belt hit an RBI single.

That would be the only hit Scherzer would allow in seven innings of work. He struck out a season-high 10 batters in his first signature moment as a Met. The fans at Citi were all on their feet applauding Max as he walked off the mound.

The Mets got all the offense they needed in their 3-1 win on a two-run double by Eduardo Escobar and an RBI single by Jeff McNeil in the third inning.

Game 3

Enter Carlos Rodon. The hard throwing lefty relied on mostly just high-90s fastballs to blow the Mets lineup away for five innings.

Conversely, the Giants lineup got to Chris Bassitt early and touched him for five runs.

While the Mets managed to scratch out a run in the seventh and eighth innings, they ultimately fell short losing the contest 5-2.

Game 4

Finally, it was time for last year’s trade with the Cleveland Indians to shine…

In the series finale, Carlos Carrasco allowed just two runs over 7 2/3 innings and Francisco Lindor had three hits including a home run.

Offseason acquisitions Eduardo Escobar (first Mets home run) and Mark Canha (two hits and two RBIs) chipped in as well in the Mets 6-2 finale win.

Closing thoughts…

The Mets finished the series against one of the best teams in baseball, and became the first team this season to hit the 10-win plateau.

The unsung hero of the series could be the Mets bullpen, shutting down the Giants offense and not allowing a single run.

Lindor flashed off his MVP potential with a 7-for-19 series that included three extra base hits, four runs scored, three RBIs, and a stolen base.

The Amazins’ star shortstop and his 1.034 OPS have been front and center in their hot start to the season.

“We’re the New York Mets. We’ve got a good team,” Lindor said.