NEW YORK -- A homestand filled with wild emotional swings ended refreshingly drama-free on Sunday for the New York Mets. Now it’s left to determine whether the Mets have played their final 2016 game at Citi Field.
Rookie Robert Gsellman tossed seven scoreless innings, Curtis Granderson produced his 30th homer and Jay Bruce showed further signs of awakening as the Mets routed the Philadelphia Phillies 17-0 in Sunday’s series finale at Citi Field. It was the largest shutout win in franchise history.
The Mets (83-73) opened a half-game lead over the San Francisco Giants and a one-game lead over the St.