On August 14th of last year the Mets headed to Philadelphia and proceeded to lose the first 3 games of a 4 game set. They salvaged the final game of the series and went on to win 7 straight and 13 of the 15.

...Now this is the type of run that has been missing all year and maybe a few games away from Shea against 2 of the weaker teams in the NL(bucs and nats) is just what the doctor ordered. 5 of 6 on this trip could give them a little more breathing room from the braves as Atl takes on SF and AZ (3-4 record vs this season). Phil, however, heads off to face the nats and bucs. teams which they are a combined 8-3 against this year.