Challenges facing first-place Mets, including daunting August schedule

The Mets should be clear favorites to win the NL East, but the road won't be easy

7/22/2021, 7:30 PM
Michael Conforto and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Michael Conforto and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jun 26, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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