(by Brett Kahn)Having now won five of their last six games and are now only 3.5 games back of the division lead, the Mets are now ready for a road trip that will take them through two less than stellar teams.
After taking two-of-three against the then division-leading Florida Marlins, the players started banning together and collectively showed their talent. Jose Reyes has now hit in 17 consecutive games and has reached base in 32 consecutive. Whether the rumors of him not getting along with Willie Randolph or true, he is showing the team and fans that he is trying very hard to do all he can.
Carlos Beltran looks like he has finally woken up offensively, having homered in two straight, raising his home run total to six.
Ryan Church started his first game after suffering his second concussion of the season two weeks ago and blasted his 10th home run of the season. This is the earliest in a season Church has reached 10 home runs.
Fernando Tatis has also been one of the key factors in the Mets' new found success. Tatis drove in yet another game-winning run against the Dodgers on Sunday in a 3-2 win. It was the second time he had done so in four games.
Johan Santana pitched very effectively, allowing only one run through 7 2/3 innings. This is the first time since May 4th that Santana has allowed only one run.
The Mets now head west to play the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres. The two teams have a combined record of 47-58. Oliver Perez will start tonight for the Mets while Pedro Martinez will make his second start of the season tomorrow, having not made a start since April 1st. Look for Martinez to go no longer than five innings.
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