ATLANTA — No, it wasn’t your imagination — the Mets and Yankees had almost exactly the same first half.

Both teams started great, then finished mostly poor.

Both teams fell out of first place, but remain in striking distance.

Both are in wild-card position, but it’s pretty precarious for both.

The Mets and Yankees had almost exactly the same first half. Yet, if it feels like the Mets are in better shape, that’s probably because they are.{ai:summary}<p>The Mets and Yankees experienced nearly identical first halves of the season, starting strong but finishing weakly. Both teams have slipped from first place yet remain in contention for wild-card spots, though their positions are tenuous. </p><p>#sports</p>

The second-half concerns that will separate the Mets and Yankees

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