''It seems like we're in a pennant race,'' Piniella said. ''I'm not too damn sure.''
Given the Mets struggles to win two of three, even with it 10-4 in the ninth, against the lowly Pirates, Mets fans can relate. Add one of three vs the Marlins, they are 3 of 6 so far in an "easy" stretch. Meanwhile, the Cards ... are back!!!!