Mets magical ride showing no signs of stopping

PHILADELPHIA — After barely surviving in their house of horrors in Atlanta, then winning late and spectacularly in Milwaukee, the competition got even tougher and the stakes even more serious for the magical Mets here against another of their hated division rivals.Yet, none of that matter to the Mets these days.They have magic, momentum and mojo on their side.No reason to worry, that may be all they need.They continue to be the baseball story of October, coming from behind once again in a 6-2 victory over the Phillies that put them up 1-0 in their Division Series.The opposition’s getting tougher, but things are looking easier for the team from Queens.

This was supposed to be a transition year.But anyone who bets against them now is a fool.

Their roll is that amazing, and getting more so by the day.The Mets’ five-run eighth inning won them yet another big October game and cast a pall over Citizens Bank Park, where it’s perpetually deafening.Fans were loud early, and they continue to be loud late, although it was mostly boos after the latest, greatest Mets rally.On paper, this could not be a much tougher assignment here against ex-Met Zack Wheeler (maybe the second best pitcher the Mets let go after Tom Seaver), Philly’s star-studded lineup ready to go, the Phillies being well-rested (although that may be a detriment) and all those wild and kooky fans here in Philly.Yet, it seems nothing can stop the Mets now.One great thing about the Mets is they can do nothing most of the game and it doesn’t matter.

As long as they have an at-bat or two left, they are very much alive.On paper, they may not be the best team still going.But they feel like the most dangerous team in the derby now.Perhaps this win wasn’t quite as dramatic as the double comeback in the doubleheader in Atlanta or certainly Pete Alonso’s 11th-hour homer that rescued them in Milwaukee, when Alonso said hold my beer.

But this may be more impressive.The Mets didn’t take it all the way to...