Though the Mets' offense has floundered, right fielder Ryan Church has been consistent both in batting average and run production.

Church will enter Friday night's game against Cincinnati at Shea Stadium on a tear, with homers in his last two games and with seven of his last 10 hits going for extra bases.

Church is tied for the club lead with David Wright with six homers.

"I try not to get caught up in that," Church said. "If I start thinking about hitting home runs, then I get into bad habits. If I'm consistent with my mechanics and approach, then the home runs will come."

Hitting instructor Howard Johnson has Church hitting from a more upright stance instead of the crouch he was in while playing with the Nationals.

"He's able to stay on top of the ...More