WASHINGTON — The 2015 Mets through 77 games: 40-37 record, 276 runs scored (14th most in the National League).
The 2016 Mets through 77 games: 40-37 record, 276 runs scored (14th most in the NL).
Deja phew!
The difference this time? Yoenis Cespedes already is here, and it’s hard to envision an equivalent arriving by the Aug. 1 non-waivers trade deadline. The bulk of this rescue mission must be performed by those already on site.
The defending NL champions suffered their fourth consecutive loss Wednesday night at Nationals Park, 4-2 to Max Scherzer and three relievers, completing a three-game sweep for Dusty Baker’s reborn group as Mets refugee Daniel Murphy slugged two homers.