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A Mets team that just over a month ago appeared capable of rolling through the NL East lost its mojo.
Lack of production with runners in scoring position and injuries have been the biggest factors in a 10-18 nosedive that began on June 13.
Even so, the Mets will begin the post-All Star break on Friday only a half-game behind the first place Phillies in the NL East.
Before we resume the pennant races, a look at the Mets’ pre-All Star break grades.