NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after recording an out to end the top of the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on August 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Remember when the Mets were “taking over New York” about a month and a half ago? In early July, they came to Yankee Stadium and kicked the Bombers down to a .500 record. They were 41-41 on July 4 while the Mets were 43-37 but leading the NL East by 3.