An early five run deficit. The so called by Omar Minaya lack of energy, heartless team would have packed it in.

But that was then. And this is now.

David Wright had a big game. Pumping out those RBI’s.

Carlos Delgado and Jose Reyes are both injured. Delgado is probably looking at the DL. Reyes should be back any minute. JJ Putz is having health issues as well.

But as long as a few hitters step up every night. And as long as the bullpen keeps us in games. We will be able to win games when we fall behind early. And as we know from past Septembers, every game matters.

Mets Closer Francisco Rodriguez Gets the Save Over the Giants (AP Photo Jeff Chiu)