The New York Mets showed a flash of the team they were in June with a dominating 13-3 comeback over the first-place Bryce Harper‘s Philadelphia Phillies, on Monday night at Citi Field. Trailing early against one of baseball’s top pitchers, Cristopher Sanchez, few expected the Mets to turn the game around—but they did, with authority.

Through August, the Mets have struggled to maintain leads, raising questions about their ability to compete down the stretch. Yet, Monday’s performance, sparked by clutch hitting and timely adjustments, may signal a turning point in their season.

At the heart of the resurgence was Carlos Mendoza, who has repeatedly called for better approaches from his lineup. After the game, Mendoza’s tone was clear: this is the team he has been urging to fight harder and r

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