RODGER’S QUICK TAKE

If the Mets continue to hit, they will overcome any starting pitching issues they might have until Jacob degrom and Max Scherzer return to the rotation. Pete Alonso continues to have a breakout season at the plate, but he has plenty of help. Francisco Lindor and Jeff Mcneil have both been consistently good, and even J.D. Davis seems to be climbing out of his slump. Manager Buck Showalter is pushing all the right buttons, and the Mets have built a little cushion atop the National League’s East Division. Rodger Wyland is the sports director for Newschannel 13. Listen to him weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on WTMM (104.5 FM, “The Team”).