Its been quite a month in the NL East. What looked like a competitive race during our last review has become a runaway at the top and a surprising look from the bottom. The Mets have been on fire lately, and it appears that the Braves incredible streak of postseason appearances could be coming to an end.
New York Mets
Currently:
The Mets are surging, and are pushing their division lead towards double digits. They went 19-9 over the past month, and that includes an eight-game winning streak and a sweep of their biggest challenger for the title, the Phillies. David Wright and Paul Lo Duca continue to be pests on the base pads, and Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran are continuing in their roles of bringing them home. Not to mention, the pitching staff is leading the NL in team ERA.
Outlook:
Theres no reason, barring injury or an unforeseen slump, to foresee the Mets stumbling at this point. If they simply hold their lead, theyll win the division.
Philadelphia Phillies
Currently:
The Phillies have stumbled lately, going only 11-17 over the past month, and that includes a six-game losing streak, with three of those losses...