Mets set to enter gauntlet, starting with series vs. O's

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)The schedule is about to get harder for the New York Mets.

But maybe that's what they need to remain in the National League wild-card race.

The Mets will begin a key stretch on Monday night when they host the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

David Peterson (7-1, 3.04 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against fellow left-hander Tre