{"id":2840,"date":"2015-07-31T08:43:46","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T12:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ceetar.com\/optimisticmetsfan\/?p=2840"},"modified":"2015-07-30T22:45:58","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T02:45:58","slug":"is-two-of-three-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ceetar.com\/optimisticmetsfan\/2015\/07\/31\/is-two-of-three-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Two Of Three Enough?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Photo<\/a>Mets enter the biggest series they\u2019ve played in years a mere three games out of first place. It would take a sweep to tie, but two of three would get them to two back. Is that enough? The Mets have been lingering around two back for weeks now, and while there are still a lot of games left, they\u2019re dwindling fast and there are only six against the Nationals after this.<\/p>\n

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So while getting back to two back would be a good start, at one point the Mets need to rattle off a stretch of wins that gets them back into first place rather than a stone\u2019s throw away. No better time than when you\u2019re actually playing your competition head to head.<\/p>\n

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On the flip side however, it\u2019d be terrible to actually lose this series. To fall four back or worse, while not critical, is particularly worrying. Much like the second time the Mets played them this season, the Nats have been struggling but very recently have gotten healthy and won a few games. Keeping the pressure on and not letting them get any momentum could be key.<\/p>\n

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So while two of three doesn\u2019t solve any problems, it prevents new ones. With Travis d\u2019Arnaud back, perhaps some trade help, and a glimmer of hope on the David Wright front things are possibly looking up for the Mets down the stretch. Keep the Nationals off balance and be prepared to strike.<\/p>\n

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Remember, the Nationals visit Citi Field for the final three games of the season. It\u2019s certainly be nice to get into first before that and clinch, but something tells me that\u2019s going to be a monumental series.<\/p>\n

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Mets enter the biggest series they\u2019ve played in years a mere three games out of first place. It would take a sweep to tie, but two of three would get them to two back. Is that enough? The Mets have been lingering around two back for weeks now, and while there are still a lot … <\/p>\n

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