The Mets have faced a rash of left-handed starters recently and Mauricio has only started against two of the last eight, ignoring a couple bullpen games started by left-handed relievers. On the flip side, he’s started against nine of the last 10 righties they’ve seen.

Ronny Mauricio is finding his groove at the big-league level, the young slugger had his hands all over the Mets’ Sunday night win over the Giants.

Ronny Mauricio shines with a four-hit game and develops as a clubhouse leader through the Mets' English-language programme.

Through 28 games after his June 3 call-up, Mauricio owns a .696 OPS with four home runs, and he has a .797 OPS over his past 15 games.

There’s nothing like a splash of cold water to wake someone up. Whether it’s the shock of an unexpected bucket of ice water or the jolt you get jumping into an

That’s not even all of it: Huascar Brazoban’s misplay allowed the Padres to score the tying run. Padres starter Dylan Cease was whacked in the head by a one-hopper and stayed in the game. He wasn’t even the only pitcher to eat grass Monday.

Look no further than the production the Mets have received from their young players as the team’s biggest developing storyline since the All-Star break.