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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gets real about ‘mental mistakes’ after David Peterson fail
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The New York Mets entered Wednesday still searching for answers after another mistake added to their difficult stretch. Manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the latest concern following Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field, a defeat that pushed the Mets' losing streak to five games and left the club trying to stabilize before the series continued.
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The most scrutinized moment came in the sixth inning, when David Peterson failed to back up home plate on a play that allowed a Reds baserunner to advance after the ball reached the backstop. The Mets manager proceeded to remove the southpaw immediately after the defensive lapse, making the sequence one of the defining moments of the night.
Peterson's outing had already been tough. He allowed a career-high 11 hits, and the Mets' bats again struggled to generate enough offense to stay close. New York heads into Wednesday at 22-33 and in last place in the National League East, with execution issues continuing to add pressure during a frustrating slide.
SNY Mets posted a video of Mendoza's postgame press conference on X, formerly Twitter, after reporters asked whether the coaching staff's message was still reaching the players following Peterson's costly mistake vs. the Reds.
"No, not at all. You hate to see it, obviously. It can't happen, especially at this level. Physical mistakes are going to happen, but mental mistakes, especially when you're not playing well."
The Mets manager also added that accountability continues behind the scenes, even as questions grow about the club's fundamentals. He added that better performance remains the clearest way to show the message is being received during the Mets' losing streak.
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The play quickly became a major topic around the team after SNY analyst Ron Darling also questioned the Mets' execution and attention to detail. With the club falling further behind in the playoff race, Mendoza and his staff face mounting pressure to help the Mets clean up avoidable mistakes and reverse their slide.
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