The New York Mets were eliminated from the 2024 playoffs after losing Game 6 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
The loss ended a magical run by the Mets, as they were underdogs in both of the series they won, against the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies.
Following the final loss to the Dodgers, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed what he told his team.
“Now they know what it takes to play meaningful games, not only in August and September but deep into October. Everyone should feel proud of themselves,” Mendoza said, via FOX Sports: MLB.
“Now they know what it takes to play meaningful games not only in August and September, but deep into October. Everyone should feel proud of themselves.”
In his first year managing the Mets, Mendoza led them to an 89-73 regular season record and their first NLCS appearance since 2015, when they swept the Chicago Cubs before losing the World Series to the Kansas City Royals.
This year, the Mets were in a tough spot pitching-wise after starter Sean Manaea was pulled after throwing only two innings in Game 6.
They ended up using seven pitchers in the game, which does not appear like it was the plan.
Manaea was great in Game 2 against the Dodgers, earning the win after throwing five innings and allowing two hits, two earned runs and four walks while striking out seven.
Overall, Mendoza is rightfully proud of his team and how they overcame all of the adversity they faced this season.
He will look to get the Mets back to the playoffs next season and make another run at his first World Series title as a manager.