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OTD 2015: Mets Stage Comeback-Filled Sweep of Nationals

The Mets came into Nationals Park having lost a series in Miami facing a Washington team that had won five straight narrowed the New York division lead. The team emerging as the NL East favorites was trying to withstand a challenge from the presumed favorites at the start of the season. They came in seemingly vulnerable and four games ahead. They left stronger and seven up. In between was a set...

OTD 2015: Mets Rally from Six Back in D.C., Capped by Kirk’s Homer

Another day, another comeback — this time with a greater degree of difficulty and, thus, an extra dose of drama. The Mets’ remarkable resilience was on full display as they overcame a 7-1 deficit complimented by Washington’s faltering bullpen and questionable managerial decisions. This remarkable win further demoralized the second-place Nationals and offered more assurance that...