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The New York Mets missed a golden chance to help their campaign for the National League's wild card playoff spot. They dropped two of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium.

Even if the Mets swept the Phils, that wouldn't have been enough to lock up the wild card spot. But, the Mets should've taken better advantage of having that series on their home field. At this point in the season, you don't get too many allowances. A series win or sweep of the Phillies would've given the Mets a much-needed lift.