The Mets came out on the positive side of this week, finishing with a 4-3 record on the road against the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates. The team had a bit of a rollercoaster week, which included two late-game, go-ahead hits with two outs that secured victories, while also getting blown out 14-2 on Friday in Pittsburgh. Although they managed to have a solid week, they now trail the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals by 2.5 games for the third Wild Card spot in the National League.