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Should Mets fire Carlos Mendoza? ‘It’s not on him,’ players say as losing streak reaches 11
TL;DR
The Mets are facing pressure to fire manager Carlos Mendoza as their losing streak reaches 11 games, with frustrated fans expressing their discontent. Players, however, believe the blame should not fall solely on Mendoza.
Key points
- Mets losing streak reaches 11 games
- Fans express displeasure with manager Carlos Mendoza
- Players believe blame shouldn't fall on Mendoza
- Mets lost to Cubs in a walk-off game
- Frustrated fans threaten to stop supporting the team
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CHICAGO — Mets fans trudging toward the exits at Wrigley Field after Sunday’s gut-wrenching walk-off loss to the Cubs didn’t hide their displeasure with manager Carlos Mendoza.
“F—ing fire Mendoza!" one fan barked toward Mets beat reporters outside the visiting clubhouse minutes after Nico Hoerner’s game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
“If Mendoza is still the manager tomorrow morning, I’m done being a fan,” another yelled in the concourse.
Seeing reporters begin to enter the clubhouse, one more distraught fan called out: “We suck! Report that!”
That’s what happens during an 11-game losing streak that has sunk the Mets to 7-15.
As Mendoza wrapped up his postgame press conference, addressing his decision not to walk Hoerner with two bases open in the 10th inning, and New York’s reeling lineup, the manager was asked about his job security.
“I know questions like this are going to come up,” Mendoza said. “I’m spending my energy to continue to manage, continue to lead, continue to coach, continue to support. That’s what I’m doing right now.”
While Mendoza might not have the support of this team’s fed-up fan base, or at least a large chunk of it, it’s a different story inside the Mets’ locker room.
Multiple veterans spoke strongly in favor of the skipper after Sunday’s 2-1 loss, taking the blame for the way this group has devastatingly underperformed to begin this season.
“He’s done a fantastic job,” shortstop Francisco Lindor said. “This is not on him. He’s made sure everybody here is prepared, every coach here is prepared and we have the information. It comes down on us.”
Lindor continued: “Mendy is our guy, he’s our leader, he’s in control and he’s done a tremendous job. We just haven’t executed. It would be unfair to put everything on him, because at the end of the day, he has gotten the ship in the right direction. The people are paddling, we gotta paddle and execute.”
Closer Devin Williams, who blew a one-run lead in the ninth inning on an RBI double from ex-Met , was similarly adamant.
Q&A
Why are Mets fans calling for Carlos Mendoza's firing?
Mets fans are frustrated with the team's performance, which has resulted in an 11-game losing streak, prompting calls for Mendoza's dismissal.
What do players think about Carlos Mendoza's management amid the losing streak?
Players have stated that the losing streak is not solely Mendoza's fault, suggesting that the issues are more complex.
What happened during the Mets' recent game against the Cubs?
The Mets lost to the Cubs in a dramatic walk-off, with Nico Hoerner hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
What are the consequences of the Mets' 11-game losing streak?
The prolonged losing streak has led to increased scrutiny of the team's management and player performance, causing unrest among fans.
