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What Mets must do to hold off Braves, capture NL East title

The NL East race has been in the Mets‘ favor all season – until it wasn’t.

After the Braves jumped into first place for a brief moment over the weekend, the Mets took control again, winning two of three games in Miami. More than just the past few days, the past few months have taught us that this division may very well not be decided until Game 162. Here’s what the Mets must do to capture their first division crown since 2015.

Consistent offense. One of the most pressing issues during the Mets recent losses to teams like the Nationals and Pirates was a complete lack of offensive production.