CHICAGO — The Mets, once upon a time a picture of dysfunction, currently operate so smoothly, we haven’t caught up yet to acknowledging each component of their postseason success.
For example: Have you noticed how few of their opponents’ batted balls have found holes against how many have been hit right at Mets fielders?
The infield shift has been responsible for more than just Daniel Murphy’s legendary stolen base on the somnambulant Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLDS. It also has aided the Mets themselves, strengthening the already considerable efforts of their pitchers and boosting their confidence as they try to close out this NLCS over the Cubs.