ANAHEIM, Calif. — Almost two weeks ago, the Mets began their odyssey through the Golden State to play three of the five major-league teams based out of California. Then, the Mets had a 10.5-game lead over everyone else in the division. Then, they had just won a season-high six straight games. The atmosphere on that cross country flight was one of confidence and spunk.
But when the Dodgers welcomed the Mets to Hollywood by snapping their win streak, and doubling down in game two of a four-game set, the Amazin’s quickly found themselves in an 0-2 hole with eight games to go. It was a critical moment for a team that was being tested. The Mets could’ve sank further into the hole and listened to the fan base’s hysteria. Instead, they did just the opposite.
The Mets won the rubber match, 3-1, against the Angels on Sunday at Angels Stadium to complete their 10-game road trip against the Dodgers, Padres and Halos going 5-5.
