The New York Mets (71-76) welcome the Texas Rangers (77-70) to Citi Field for a three-game set that may have serious playoff repercussions for both clubs. The Mets are just barely holding onto their playoff spot, as they are one and a half games ahead of the Giants and Reds for the third National League Wild Card, while the Rangers are two games out of the last Wild Card spot in the American League.

For the Mets, the past week has been the stuff of nightmares. After dropping two of three to the Reds, a team they could’ve put outside of playoff reach with a series win, they were swept by the Phillies. Not only were they swept, but they were outscored 27-10 and blew a 4-0 first inning lead in the series finale. If the Mets had a remote chance at getting back into first in the National Leagu

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