The New York Mets start Tuesday just two games out of a playoff spot. They’re only 2.5 games back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card spot. Therein lies the problem.
The Mets are slated to start a series against the Phillies on Tuesday night. It’s a huge opportunity to take back their chances at a playoff berth. If they can sweep this series, then the Mets will be a half-game up and in a playoff position. The Phillies are even coming in cold, having lost their last three games. The problem is, the Mets haven’t been much better.