2 reasons NY Mets will quickly regain an NL East lead, 1 reason to have doubts

Have confidence because of the home field advantage

Since Citi Field opened in 2009, the Mets have at times struggled, especially when it comes to scoring runs. Citi Field was so cavernous that the fences were moved in twice. Once for practical offensive purposes, and once for new premium seating, which happen to be the best seats in all of MLB, but that’s for another article. Besides a double play, a pitcher's best friend is a big pitcher-friendly ballpark, and that’s exactly what the Mets have in Citi Field. All but one of the home runs the Yankees hit during last weekend’s series would have been lazy fly balls at the big Citi. Couple the excellent Mets pitching with the confidence that a pop-up won’t land in the stands for a homer, and you have a recipe for a staff that can really attack hitters.

The Citi Field advantage is not only about the size of the park but the size of the vibes. Since the Mets' magical 2024 run and the signing of the biggest free agent on the planet, the big ballpark in Queens has been the place to go. The crowds have been epic, and the confidence and support pouring out from the stands has given the place a vibe that has really not been seen since the days of Shea. At 17-5, the Mets are tied with the Tigers for best home record in all of MLB. When Mets fans walk into Citi Field, they expect to get W. Mets officials and even the players themselves have spoken about the crowds and how it’s like having an extra man on the field with them.