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The New York Mets have received significant production from some unsung heroes as of late.

And these strong contributions continued on Wednesday night, as the irregulars carried the load in a 7-2 victory to help their team split the doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Mets recently lost two starting position players to the injured list in J.D. Davis and Brandon Nimmo, which has forced them to insert several bench players into the lineup. And so far, these backups have stepped up in a big way when given the opportunity.

While this year’s bench is arguably the deepest the Mets have had in years due to the vast major league experience they hold, they’ve apparently given themselves a nickname based on what they bring to the table.

“We call ourselves the bench mob because we are always ready to go,” said backup catcher Tomas Nido.

Nido got the start behind the dish in the night cap and collected two hits, including a crucial two-run home run in the top of the second to extend the Mets lead to 3-0.

“I just stick to my routine and preparation before games,” said Nido. “I like having a steady plan of what to do whether I’m playing or not. I try to stay consistent and locked in.”

According to Nido, both he and outfielder Kevin Pillar came up with the “bench mob” nickname.

And speaking of Pillar, after a tough start to the year offensively, he has stepped in for an injured Nimmo and is making a huge impact. The 32-year-old went 3-for-7 with two RBIs combined in Wednesday’s doubleheader. He also threw out a runner at home plate in Game 2 to save a run. Since Nimmo went down on Saturday, Pillar has gone 8-for-16 with two home runs and five RBIs during this span.

With shortstop Francisco Lindor struggling mightily at the plate in his current 0-for-24 slump, utility man Jonathan Villar started in his place at short in the night matchup on Wednesday.

Villar has been a spark plug off the bench, playing hero on multiple occasions already throughout this young season. And Wednesday was no different, as he collected two hits, driving in two runs, including his first home run as a Met.

“I’ll be ready for every situation,” said Villar. “I sometimes play third or second base. Today I played short because Lindor takes a day off. When they need me I’ll be there.”

After losing Davis and Luis Guillorme to the injured list, Villar has been forced to play third base on a regular basis, which is something he was not accustomed to doing in recent years. But according to Villar, he is now more comfortable at third given his increased playing time at this spot.

Nido, Pillar and Villar, went a combined 6-for-11 and drove in six of the seven runs that the Mets scored in their nightcap victory.

After the game, Mets manager Luis Rojas credited this trio for staying focused and delivering when their names are called.

“I think those guys have stayed highly motivated so that they are ready when they get their chance,” said Rojas.

Their production speaks volumes to the depth of this team, and the hope is, that the “bench mob,” can keep picking up the slack while some of the starters are banged up physically.

When the Amazins’ roster does reach full strength, it is comforting knowing there is talent that resides on the bench, with guys that are ready to step up and contribute at any given moment.