1.5 (2 in the loss column)

I've got a lot to say about the slide that has left the Mets with just a 1.5 game lead (two in the loss column) as the game starts in Washington tonight, but right now I'm too wound up to say it coherently. I'll be able to write after the game tonight, whatever the outcome both in D.C. and in St. Louis, where the Phillies are playing the Cardinals in about half an hour.

so for now, I'll just say this: I'd still rather be the Mets than the Phillies right now.