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Five surprises of the 2015 MLB season so far

By Jeff Weisinger

May 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) high-fives starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) after he threw Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (not pictured) out at first base after he bunted in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) high-fives starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) after he threw Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (not pictured) out at first base after he bunted in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Mets: Amazin’ again?

With the return of Matt Harvey to the starting rotation and the continued development and growth of 2014 NL Rookie of the Year Jacob deGrom, the New York Mets were expected to be better.

Even after losing Zach Wheeler in spring training, the Mets still find themselves on top of the NL East with a 20-16 record, just half-a-game ahead of the Washington Nationals, who were expected to run away with the division over the winter.

Their starting rotation is second in the Majors in ERA (3.11), second in total earned runs allowed (108), third in WHIP (1.16), third in total runs allowed (120) and ninth in batting average allowed (.240).

Not too bad, so far.

Speaking of that Harvey guy, he’s 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA, ninth in the National League in his first month back on the mound in Flushing.  He’s already picked up right where he left off, striking out 47 batters so far and holding hitters to a combined .214 batting average.

Whether this trend for the Mets lasts for a while is yet to be seen.  They’re currently on a five-game losing streak after their 7-0 loss to Milwaukee Friday night.

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