LOS ANGELES - In the batting tunnel behind the home dugout at Citi Field, Mets hitting coach Kevin Long occasionally brings in a giant white board. It is essentially a report card, on display for all uniforms to see.
The board tracks which hitters have shown the best command of the strike zone, which have enjoyed success in critical situations, and which have not. The reminders are constant.
Already in this National League Division Series, the Mets have benefited from an adherence to their disciplined organizational hitting philosophy.
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In a 3-1 victory over Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on Friday night, the Mets followed a template that could serve them well in their quest to make the most of their first postseason appearance since 2006.