This is a 10* on the METS

The Mets lost Monday. But they still won the five-game series with Washington. Their other loss came as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Yesterday saw them give up two runs in the bottom of the ninth. That leaves the Mets at .500 and 4.5 games out of the Wild Card. Remember that they were leading the NL East for much of the season. Both losses over the weekend came about as a result of blown save opportunities, so really the Mets should be coming off a five-game sweep. They move onto Miami Tuesday to face the division’s other also-ran. Carlos Carrasco will start tonight’s opener. He has a 0.81 WHIP in his previous three trips to the mound. For his career against the Marlins, he is 1-0 with a 2.14 ERA in four starts. He was on the mound for last Thursday’s 4-3 win over them. The Mets won both games in that series. The Marlins are 6-14 playing with a day off, so no advantage there. This is a must win game and series for the Mets, so play accordingly. Play on NY METS

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