For now, the Mets will have to settle for simply being the best team in the National League.
The magic of an exhilarating opening two weeks evaporated on a windy Saturday night at Citi Field, as the Mets saw their nine-game winning streak snapped in a 5-1 loss to the Brewers.
Entering the game with baseball’s best record, the Mets (11-2) never put themselves in position for another late-game comeback, registering just three hits, while starter Matt Harvey labored through his latest underwhelming outing, in which he allowed two home runs.