5 things that need to happen for Mets to hang on and win NL East

The return of Carlos Carrasco and return to form of Michael Conforto and Dominic Smith would go a long way

7/14/2021, 7:30 PM
Michael Conforto, Carlos Carrasco, and Luis Rojas / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Michael Conforto, Carlos Carrasco, and Luis Rojas / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jun 12, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Citi Field. / John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Citi Field. / John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith (2) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith (2) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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