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Mets on Fire? It Might Be the Bullpen Torching the Lead

Kathy Willens/Associated Press

The Sunday night game between the Mets and Dodgers felt like attending a fine late summer party only to drink too much wine and tumble down a steep set of stairs.

During batting practice, as September shadows stretched long and blue across the field, Mets players nearly pranced, playing spirited catch, joking and laughing. Their team was three games out of the final playoff slot and the air was suffused with giggling possibility.

Zack Wheeler, the starting pitcher, arrived at the stadium looking properly East Williamsburg, with shaved scalp, black hoodie and skinny gray jeans.