If we were talking about another team with another recent history, then these last two nights at Citi Field would be viewed precisely as they should be viewed: as the inevitable flip side to eight consecutive days when the Mets withdrew their daily limit of emotion and intensity.
Another team with another recent history, these back-to-back losses to the Marlins — show of hands: who’s happy to be done with the Marlins? — would be accompanied with reason and logic. A week has melted off the calendar since the Mets’ epic sweep in Washington, and they’ve actually GAINED a half-game on the Nats.