What would Gil do?

Following a five-games losing streak in late May 1969, Mets manager Gil Hodges snaps in closed door meeting, and the Mets snap back, winning 11 straight

It was late May and the New York Mets had climbed their way to .500 when Tom Seaver mowed down the Atlanta Braves, throwing a three-hit complete game shutout, 5-0, at Shea Stadium.

To most baseball followers, playing .500 baseball in May is not much of an accomplishment; for Mets fans it was a huge victory because the franchise had never played .500 or better that far into the regular season.