The beginning of the season could not have been set up more differently. The New York Yankees were floundering, racking up losses and looking putrid. The New York Mets, on the other hand, were building up their campaign to be the underdog team to win the World Series.
My, how the tables have turned. Since then, one apple has bruised while the other has flourished.
After 15 games, the Mets held a 9-6 record while the Yankees were drowning in injuries and having to explain away their 6-9 record.
Entering Monday night, the Yankees are tied for first in the AL East with a 40-24 record while the Mets are one game below .