The Mets ended April riding a five-game winning streak, including a 19-4 thrashing of San Francisco, and sit atop the NL East heading into May.
The Amazins have been a bit streaky in the first month.
Robin Yount and Jim Rice are off to fantastic starts. The duo is 1-2 in the NL in batting average.
Bill Buckner and Lyman Bostock are paying immediate dividends. Bostock hitting comfortably over .300 and Buckner stroked five hits, including a pair of doubles, in a 6-4 loss to the Cubs on April 21.
Our pitching staff continues to be a strong point, with Dave Stewart, Storm Davis and Ken Dayley taking nicely to their starting roles.
