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Mets Host Phillies, Marlins & Nats in Pivotal Homestand Beginning this Weekend; Tickets Start From Just $5

So you’re saying there’s a chance?

The Mets brought their bats with them to St. Louis on Monday, mixing a record-breaking moonshot with some small ball to beat the Cardinals, 7-4, in the opening game of the series. Robert Gsellman picked up his first major league win along the way, thinning the Cards’ lead to just 3.5 games for the second Wild Card slot.

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Maybe it’s still too soon to talk postseason, but there’s something building in the Mets clubhouse. Yoenis Céspedes has looked like his old self since returning from the disabled list. Asdrúbal Cabrera is showing the defensive range scouts said he no longer had. To put the cherry on top, the pitching staff has weathered the indefinite loss of Steven Matz, who landed on the disabled list last week citing shoulder tightness.

A series win in St. Louis would be a huge momentum swing heading into the upcoming homestand against the Phillies, Marlins and Nationals. And for fans hoping to catch the action in Flushing beginning this weekend, Mets tickets are going for bargain rates on the secondary market.

The Phillies will be in town for three games between Friday and Sunday. As it stands now, MLB tickets on Razorgator across the three-games series start from as low as $8. The weekend affair will see Bartolo Colón and Noah Syndergaard each take the hill for the Mets, who have each pitched masterfully over the last two weeks. Free Shirt Friday, a Matt Harvey bobblehead and a Steven Matz Lunch Bag will be on the promotional docket this weekend. Jon Niese was slated to pitch the final game of the series on Sunday but is expected to be replaced by Gsellman after suffering a knee injury Tuesday night.

The Marlins currently sit just 1.5 games behind the Cardinals for the second Wild Card spot, so their visit to Citi Field at the beginning of next week will be a big one. The four-game stint will be the final time the Marlins come to Queens during the regular season, and fans looking for tickets can find them starting from just $5 throughout the week. Citi Field parking is also available for the cheapest rates on ParkWhiz.com for fans driving to the game.

Ok, we’ve had some time to let it sink in – the Nationals are winning the NL East this season. Even with their huge divisional lead, though, their last trip to Queens in the regular season will be an important series to attend. Tickets for the three-game affair from September 2-4 start from $9 on the secondary market.

The next two weeks will define the season for the Metropolitans. If they can continue their winning ways, there’s every reason to believe that playoff baseball will make its way to Flushing come October.

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Love and Pain: Hobbled Mets Posting Cheap Ticket Prices in August

Wednesday couldn’t have gone worse for the Mets, who were again bit by the injury bug around their 9-5 loss to the Yankees. Lucas Duda’s season is likely over after suffering a “flare-up” in his back, an injury that has sidelined him since May. If that wasn’t enough, Yoenis Cespedes is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a nagging quad that’s been bothersome since his assault on the left field seats earlier this season.

If the ship was already taking on water, it appears destined to sink by October.

Out of the team’s recent struggles comes some reassurance, however. For fans planning on attending an upcoming game at Citi Field, Mets tickets on the secondary market won’t cost an arm and a leg, though several players could use new extremities as the team’s postseason hopes dwindle.

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The Mets will welcome the Diamondbacks, Padres, Phillies and Marlins to Citi Field during the month of August. A three-game series is on tap with the Dbacks between August 9 and 11, and tickets can be found for as low as $6 at each game on Razorgator. It has been a lost season in the desert for the Diamondbacks, who sit in last place in the N.L. West and are without star pitcher Zack Greinke, who’s been rehabbing an ailing back since the beginning of July.

The Padres will be in town for three games immediately following the Dbacks’ visit, and with the lower tier of the N.L. West stumbling into Queens, maybe the Mets can salvage their Wild Card hopes with a strong homestand. Mets vs. Padres tickets between August 12 and 14 will be a bit pricier than the Dbacks series, though, with tickets starting from $16. Fans driving to the game can counter those higher prices with the cheapest Citi Field parking options on ParkWhiz.com.

Following a west coast trip through Arizona, San Francisco and St. Louis, the Mets return to Citi Field for a six-game homestand against the Phillies and Marlins. Tickets against the Phillies between August 26 and 28 can be found from$16. With the Marlins in a peering down at the Mets in the Wild Card standings to begin the month, the end-of-the-month series could be the biggest of the season. Like the Diamondbacks series, Mets vs. Marlins tickets from August 29-September 1 start from just $6.

It’s fight or flight time for the Amazin’s. Will they capitalize on a relatively weak home schedule this month, or fall further into obscurity by the time the calendar turns to September? The biggest question marks surround the team’s anemic offense, which may finally send #PanicCity into full-blown meltdown mode over the next four weeks.

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NLCS Rematch, Mike Piazza Weekend Highlight Mets Schedule in July

The New York Mets (40-34) currently sit three games behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East, but a strong showing in July could completely wipe out the deficit. New York’s July slate, however, is not easy by any means.

New York’s home schedule in July will feature an NLCS rematch against the Chicago Cubs, three games against the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, four pivotal games against Washington, and four games against the Colorado Rockies. The All-Star Break takes place in the middle of the month, giving the Mets a chance to rest before starting their second-half run. The Mets are offering some great promotions and giveaways during July, so fans should check out the slate before heading to the ballpark. An overview of New York’s top games in July is presented below.

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7/2/16 vs. Chicago Cubs | Jake Arrieta vs. Noah Syndergaard | Avg. Price: $138.14 | Get-in: $34

The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs will square off for the third game of their four-game set on Saturday, July 2nd. This matchup will feature two of the three best pitchers in the National League, Jake Arrieta and Noah Syndergaard. These two pitchers have combined for 20 wins and 217 strikeouts thus far. This match-up will have a post-season feel, so fans should secure tickets soon. On TiqIQ, the average ticket price is $138.14, while the get-in price is $34. Fans can also enjoy fireworks after the game. This is the second highest ticket price in July, so fans should act soon to secure tickets. Fans driving to the game can find options for Citi Field parking.

7/4/16 vs. Miami Marlins| Wei Yin Chen vs. Steven Matz | Avg. Price: $82.62 | Get-in: $14

The Miami Marlins will travel to Citi Field for a four-game set that starts on Monday, July 4th. The Fourth of July is a great time to enjoy a baseball game with friends and family, so expect a great turnout at the ballpark. In fact, according to TiqIQ, the average ticket price for Marlins vs. Mets is $82.62, which is the highest average ticket price during this series. Matz (7-3) who is dealing with elbow tightness, is slated to start this game.

7/9/16 vs. Washington Nationals| Max Scherzer vs. Steven Matz | Avg. Price: $124.26 | Get-in: $30

The Mets and Nationals will start play the third game of a pivotal four-game set on Saturday, July 9th. Scherzer and Matz are scheduled to square off on Wednesday, June 29th in Washington, so this will likely be a highly anticipated re-match. All fans that attend this game will receive a Mets’ fedora. On TiqIQ, the average ticket price is $124.26, which is the highest average ticket price in this series. Hotels near Citi Field are available at Hipmunk for as low as $34, with hotels near JFK airport slightly more expensive at $85.

7/30/16 vs. Colorado Rockies| Pitching Matchup TBD | Avg. Price: $243.99 | Get-in: $48

It’ll be an emotional day on Saturday, July 30th when the New York Mets retire Mike Piazza’s No. 31. Piazza, who is a member of 2016 Baseball Hall of Fame class, was revered as a New York Met and the organization is showing its appreciation for Piazza on this day. Fans that want to attend this game solely to watch the ceremony should act soon and buy tickets. The average ticket price for Rockies vs. Mets is $243.99, which is the highest ticket price in July.

7/31/16 vs. Colorado Rockies| Pitching Matchup TBD | Avg. Price: $122.63 | Get-in: $31

The Mets will close out their July slate with a game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, July 31st. All fans in attendance will cap off Mike Piazza weekend by receiving a Mike Piazza bobblehead. The average ticket price for this game is $122.63, which is the third highest ticket price in July.