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Mets Weekly Wrap-Up #17: Mets 5-4 Out Of Break
The Mets are off to a 5-4 start coming out of the All-Star Break. After winning two of three against the Marlins, the Mets won both games at Minnesota, and then lost three of four to the Giants. With an off-day Monday, they will return to Citi Field for the first time since the break. They welcome the Padres and Pirates in for three games each before heading out on the road again.
Series With The Marlins
Opening the second-half with a series win against the Marlins was a great confidence boost for the Mets. They outscored the Fish 14-12 during those three games and also saw some key contributors in Robinson Canó and Edwin Díaz. Jeff McNeil also had an amazing series. McNeil was 4-12 with two RBIs and his eighth homer of the year. He saw his average climb up to .349 on the year (which is the highest in all of baseball) and his OBS rise to .925. McNeil is continuing to prove himself as one of the best pure hitters in all of baseball.
Series With The Twins
With some positive momentum on their side, the Mets were able to come away with a two-game sweep against the Twins. They outscored Minnesota 17-6 including a 14-run performance on Wednesday. The bullpen locked down games and the Mets headed West for a huge series with the Giants.
Series With the Giants
When the Mets arrived in San Francisco, little did they know that this would become one of the more frustrating series of the season. The Mets lost three of four (all via walk-off) and saw extra-innings in all three losses. The Mets bullpen held on as long as they could but stopped just short of the finish line. The Mets outscored San Francisco during the series yet still managed to lose three games during the series. The Giants are in their rear-view mirror now as the Mets do not see them again this year.
Other Key Notes
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the start of the second-half is the Mets bullpen. They currently have a 2.56 ERA since the break which is the best in the NL. The only real explanation is the Mets are just running into some bad luck. The offense is performing, the starters are starting to get deeper into games, and the bullpen has been significantly better. For the Mets to get back in the race, they simply need the ball to just start falling their way.
Written By Zach Nau
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