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London Calling: Mets hope to Make Noise in England This Weekend

 It's been a pretty miserable season up to this point for the New York Mets. 

However, for the next couple of days anyway, the Mets are at the center of the baseball world, granted right along side arguably the best team in baseball not named the Yankees in the Philadelphia Phillies as both N.L. East rivals get set to square off in London, England. 

Things are all smiles right now, and for good reason. The Mets needed a break. Not only did they start this road trip with three straight wins against the Washington Nationals, but let's face it, getting out of the country is the best thing for this team. 

Sean Manaea signs autographs. Getty Images

At 27-35, it's been a horrible year. Highlighted by a miserable May that saw the Mets bullpen implode in seven games. Seven games the Mets probably could have won.  And if it hasn't been the bullpen, it's been the lineup, where sluggers like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have struggled to maintain consistent batting averages. 

It's asking a lot for the Mets to win two against the 44-win Phillies. Philadelphia not only boats power throughout its lineup. Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber. J.T. Realmuto, and Trea Turner to name a few. But they have the best bullpen in baseball. Two of their relievers have ERA's under one. 


 

This won't be easy, but maybe the Mets can ride a little emotion of the moment and squeeze one out in London, and make a good impression to fans across the Pond. 

The series begins Saturday at 1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. LT with Sean Manaea on the hill for the Amazin's against Ranger Suarez. Sunday's game starts at 10 a.m. ET/ 3 p.m. LT. 


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