Snakes in the Citi this weekend. No, not Elon Musk doing SNL. D’backs, not projected to do well this season, are hanging in. Overachievers were only a game back of the Dodgers when I peaked at the standings on Thursday.

Zac Gallen, who has proven to be a solid starter (1-1, 3.48 ERA), throws Friday. The Mets return home from a road trip that left them 13-13. Not only did they survive the trip, but Jacob deGrom’s injury won’t keep him out long, Francisco Lindor is showing signs and they displayed some fight in Philly. David Peterson (1-3, 4.81 ERA) left us cold earlier this year, but the Amazin’s drag a modest two-game winning streak from St. Louis and should be able to pad the left column against Arizona. Putting 20 units on the Mets.

Royal Pains! Tristan McKenzie (a two-hitter over five innings) outpitched Danny Duffy (three runs over 5 ²/₃) and the Indians flushed the Royals 4-0. Duffy obviously waited for us to have his worst outing of the year. Thank you for your patience. Down an impatient -1,207 poquettes.