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Jay Bruce gives peek at breakout as playoffs come into focus

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MIAMI — Jay Bruce was riding low in August and most of September, but suddenly has become a presence in this blistering Mets lineup.

As far as the Mets are concerned, all will be forgiven if the former Reds outfielder can stay hot through this weekend and help propel an October run.

Wednesday night Bruce blasted his second homer in as many games — the first time in his Mets tenure he’s homered on consecutive nights — leading a 5-2 victory over the Marlins.

And so the Mets were guaranteed a lead for the No. 1 seed in the NL wild-card race heading into their day off Thursday.