The New York Mets had a dreadful start to August, but good news has been emerging for the organization, keeping them in the fight for a postseason spot, with even a chance to challenge the Philadelphia Phillies‘ lead in the National League East.
However, it’s not all rosy. Carlos Mendoza‘s team lost three out of four games in their series against the Miami Marlins, right after sweeping the Phillies at Citi Field.
September is a key month for the postseason race
Much of the Mets‘ potential success hinges on their starting rotation, where two young pitchers are exciting fans: Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.
It’s true that McLean has been nearly flawless in his three starts and is quickly establishing himself as a viable option to start in the playoffs.
On the other hand, Tong has only made one Major League start so far but also left a positive impression. The starters have faced challenges in the second half of the season, so having this emerging talent will be crucial, while the Mets also await a potential call-up for Brandon Sproat.
Can they catch the Phillies?
Currently, they are 6.5 games behind the National League East lead. This gap is not impossible to close. The New York Mets still have a series pending against Philadelphia, and it’s worth noting that the Phillies are without their ace, Zack Wheeler, for the remainder of the season.
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