Mets are up against it as they try to hang on and win NL East

Resilient all season, the Mets need to buckle down immediately

8/3/2021, 4:15 PM
Jacob deGrom, Edwin Diaz, Luis Rojas and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jacob deGrom, Edwin Diaz, Luis Rojas and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jul 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-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
Jul 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (23) celebrates with first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (23) celebrates with first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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