NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 26: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets has his jersey ripped off by teammates after hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2021 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Phillies 4-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The New York Mets look nothing like an ideal first-place team. Yet here we are. The team is locked into first place heading into July. It has been a spot within the NL East they have sat for weeks now.