Wright not only had the big blow, but he also turned in a couple of spectacular plays in the field. Meanwhile, Curtis Granderson made a fine running catch to take away an extra-basehit and hit a laser beam over the rightfield fence to give the Mets a 4-3 lead that they would never reliquish.

I know, I know...ya gotta believe...but ya really gotta love the hustle and enthusiasm that Granderson brings to the ballpark everyday. With all of the talk about Jeurys Familia as the closer...and Yoenis Cespedes arriving and fortifying the offense...it has been Granderson that has remained the consummate upbeat professional...always working hard...and always with a positive demeanor. He is like the modern day Ernie Banks.

And with all of the talk about Derek Jerek on the other side of town, Wright has done everything to earn the same loyalty from the organization and the fans. The fact that all of the experts had him hanging up his jersey a few months back, and to see the effort he puts in just to be on the field, has got to be one of the "feel good" stories of the year.

It was also heart-warming to see over 50,000 fans, players, umpires, broadcast team...stopping the game and all standing together for a moment to recognize all of those who have suffered from cancer. Sometimes there are things more important than the game itself.

Oh yeah...and the Mets won 9-3. So they are doing exactly what was done in 1986. Losing Game 1 by one run, Game 2 by 6 runs, and winning Game 3 by 6 runs. What matters more, though, is if Steven Matz can duplicate Syndergaard's performance and keep the Royals from peppering away at them. And...oh yeah...shut that guy up in the visitors' dugout. Moustakas I think his name is. A little chin music there too...and a few more broken bats would be nice.