Mets eliminated from playoff contentionThe Mets led the NL East for roughly three months this season before collapsing9/25/2021, 10:49 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionAug 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (left to right), center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9), infielder Brandon Drury (35), catcher James McCann (33) and injured starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) watch during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports