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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza drops blunt truth bomb on brutal series loss to Rockies
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The New York Mets recently broke a 12-game losing streak, winning two in a row over the Minnesota Twins . They then lost on Friday to the Colorado Rockies , and after the game, Saturday was postponed; the Mets and Rockies set up for a Sunday doubleheader .
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As the Mets are currently playing game two of the doubleheader against the Rockies, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza took a moment to speak to the media after game one, and spoke about dropping the series , per Anthony Dicomo of NHL.com.
“That’s not a good showing,” Carlos Mendoza said. “We’ve got to fix it.”
The Mets lost on Friday to the Rockies, even though they got the early lead. Marcus Semien grounded into a double play, but a run was still able to score. Still, the Rockies would score in the fifth, sixth, and then two in the seventh inning to take the 4-1 lead. Brett Baty made it a one-run game, but it was not enough, as the Mets fell 4-3.
After the postponement on Saturday, the two battled on Sunday. The Rockies took the lead in the top of the fourth, but a Tyrone Taylor home run tied the game in the bottom of the fifth. Still, the Rockies scored runs in the sixth and seventh innings, sending the Mets to their 14th loss in the last 16 games.
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The Rockies lead the second game of the doubleheader currently. Troy Johnston drove in a run on a single in the second inning. Then Hunter Goodman hit a two-run shot in the third inning to make it 3-0. Chase Dollander has been great for the Rockies. He has pitched seven innings, giving up five hits and two walks, while striking out seven and not giving up a run.
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