“The idea is to keep building,” said Bill de Blasio as 15 Iowans feigned interest. There were more people listening to a homeless man in my subway car. Mayor locked up all 15 voters after buying them ice cream at the Iowa State Fair.

Cooled off Sunday after winning 15-of-16, the Mets reignite in Hotlanta. Zack Wheeler has not allowed a run in 15 innings over his past two starts (Chisox, Marlins). Steps up in class facing the first-place Braves, who counter with Max Fried. Run support from Atlanta’s offense has helped Fried win his past three starts even though he has given up eight runs over 16 innings. Play 20 units on the Mets. Twofer Tuesday. Have to question the Dodgers’ incentive at this stage. But Clayton Kershaw, 11-2 after limiting the Cardinals to a run, should make it a dozen in Miami. Early-season sensation Jordan Yamamoto has been awful of late and is now officially a Marlin. 10 units on the Dodgers.

Yanks defeated the Orioles 8-5. James Paxton went six innings for the win. Gregorius, Torres, Urshela and Maybin went deep. W takes us to -436 pepitones.