Reliving The 2000 Mets: More Missteps In Atlanta, Playoffs Nearing

For the first part of September, the Mets were given an opportunity to cruise into the playoffs with a seemingly easy schedule. But New York played down to its competition and thus played below .500 over a two-week stretch.  The schedule was less forgiving come September 18. They went to Atlanta with a tremendous challenge, but also a tremendous opportunity — a chance to catch the Braves...