Surging Mets suddenly look comparable to Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers in early-season shock

Source: New York Post

LOS ANGELES — In the early tale of the tape between MLB’s two best-paid* teams (see below for explanation of exactly who’s first and who’s second), the transition-time Mets look shockingly comparable to the overwhelming World Series-favored Dodgers. The suddenly streaking Mets are maybe even a little better so far. A rundown of key categories actually gives a slight and surprising edge to the Mets, who arrived here early Thursday morning for a three-game series feeling pretty good about themselves.