On August 2, the Mets completed a three-game sweep over the Nationals at Citi Field to move into a virtual tie for first place. For the first time in the history of the ballpark, the place had the same energy that used to be felt at Shea Stadium. It turns out that will likely be an appetizer to this weekend’s main course.
Nearly a month ago, when the spirited play of the Mets brought the fans to their feet and had them in a frenzy, they were still the underdog, fighting out of second place and making their presence felt.