Mets' turnaround reflected in season series vs. Yankees

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In the weeks leading up to their first two meetings at Citi Field, the New York Mets seemed headed for a second straight losing season and possible sell off at next week's trade deadline, while the Yankees appeared poised to dominate the American League.

Instead, the Mets are firmly in the National League wild-card race while the Yankees are still trying to shake a lengthy slu