Back home after successful trip, Mets battle Red Sox

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The New York Mets went on a challenging road trip and returned home in a better position to make a charge at the final National League wild-card berth over the final weeks of the season.

The Boston Red Sox are running out of time to author a similar tale.

The Mets (73-64) will look to stay hot and the Red Sox (70-67) will attempt to spark their playoff push Monday night