The Mets were off on Monday but they gained ground on the Atlanta Braves, who finally lost a game.
Here's what happened in Mets Land, in case you missed it...
The Braves lost to the Yankees on Monday, meaning the Mets are now 6.5 back (6.0 in the loss column) for first place in the NL East
Here's what needs to happen for the Mets to make an improbable run to the playoffs