NEW YORK (AP) - Out with a serious back injury for much of the season, David Wright is enjoying every minute of the New York Mets' dominating stretch run.
Even better, the team captain is contributing to its success.
Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
The Mets lead in the NL East remained at 9 ½ games with 18 to left play, as Washington beat Philadelphia 8-7.
"It was nice to come through," Wright said with a smile.