It took the Mets a little more than two weeks, but they've somehow managed to squander a seven-game lead in the National League East. Since September 12th, the lead has slowly gotten smaller and is now zero, zilch, zip, nadda, nil. With three games left in the regular season, the Mets are tied with the Phillies for first in the NL East. The last time the Mets weren't in sole possession of first place......

Throughout this young baseball season, the Mets have stolen bases, laid down the bunts, and have generally manufactured runs. Last night in Philadelphia, the Mets just hit the ball out of the park over and over again for a total of seven home runs in the game, a 16-4 win. During one period last week, the team went five games without a home run. The game started off with a lead-off homer by Jose Reyes.......