At Fox Sports, Dayn Perry broke down the schedules of all the contenders in Major League Baseball.

The Mets opposing winning percentage for the rest of the year is .488 while they play 20 of their 35 remaining games at home.  The Mets have a 39-23 record at home compared to a 32-34 road record. 

The Marlins also play easy teams for the rest of the way out, with a .480 opponents winning percentage for the remainder of the season.  However, they play 20 of their 35 remaining games on the road.  The Marlins have a 30-32 record on the road this season. 

The Phillies opponent winning percentage for the remainder of the season is .496.  They play 20 of their 36 remaining games at home. 

In terms of the NL Wild Card race, of which the Mets would be two games out, the Brewers and Cardinals have relatively difficult schedules.

The Cardinals opponent winning percentage for the rest of the year is .512.  The Cardinals play 18 of their 33 games at home where they are 34-29. 

The Brewers play 19 of their 34 games at home with a .496 opposing winning percentage. 

In other words - Mets have no excuses. 

The combination of an easy schedule and mostly home games seems like a recipe for success.  Hopefully.