Mets' daunting 13-game stretch against Dodgers and Giants could determine playoff fateThe Mets, Phillies, and Braves are slugging it out at the top of the NL East8/13/2021, 4:30 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionThe Mets celebrate at home plate after Pete Alonso's home run beats Nationals / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated ImageJul 21, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (2) celebrates with second baseman Jeff McNeil (6) center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a grand slam home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Great American Ball Park. / David Kohl-USA TODAY SportsJun 17, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) punches his chest during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports