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As Mets Widen Lead In NL East, Fans Hit Fever Pitch

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — You can tell Mets fans these days by the wide grins on their faces.

Following their three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, the Mets (78-61) have a seven-game lead in the National League East.

One fan who has a Mets tattoo on his arm told WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs he believes the team has something special this year: “Swagger,” he said.

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“It gives me a lot of hope this year,” the fan added. “It’s been a long time.