Reality Falls Short of Ideal
Briefly

The Mets have experienced a dramatic decline, going from 21 games above .500 to just 9 games above in a matter of weeks, with a record of 8-17 over that period. They were formerly leading the division but have since fallen behind, only two-and-a-half games ahead of the nearest non-Wild Card contender. Despite this poor performance, the Mets will send four players to the All-Star Game, including Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and David Peterson, the latter having achieved a notable shutout prior to the recent losses.
The Mets have gone 8-17 in their last twenty-five games, which places them at a pace that would win only 52 games out of 162 in a full season.
The Mets' current record is 53-41, showing a decline from a point where they were 21 games above .500 just four Fridays ago.
Despite their struggles, the Mets will be represented by four All-Stars at the upcoming classic, including Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and David Peterson.
David Peterson recently earned his first All-Star nod in his sixth season, reflecting his strong performance despite the team's recent losses.
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