Sean Manaea and the New York Mets faced a critical setback in their regular season campaign, falling in the second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. With their Wild Card spot still in jeopardy after two consecutive losses, and with the San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox on their heels, the Mets must find a way to rally in the coming games to secure their place in the postseason.

In the series finale against the Phillies, Manaea had a brief exchange with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. After the game, the pitcher elaborated on the conversation with the Venezuelan skipper, emphasizing its positive nature. “Mendy believes in me, so why can’t I believe in myself? It’s encouraging to hear that from the leader of our team,” Manaea remarked.

This dialogue took place amid

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