The Mets trail the Nationals by 11 losses for first place in the N.L. East and trail the Rockies by 8.0 losses for the second Wild Card.
The Mets have posted winning records in the second half each of the last three seasons. ... The Mets have lost five of their last six games. ... The Rockies won the first six games against the Mets in 2016 before the Mets won the season finale.
Who is starting tonight for the Mets?
RHP Jacob deGrom (3.65 ERA/3.97 FIP, 1.22 WHIP), who allowed four runs on eight hits (including four home runs) while walking none and striking out five in 7.