The Mets have been in a free fall since June, particularly for the reason that finish of July, and the load of the expectations they got here into the season with solely appear to be expediting the plunge.
It’s instances like these when all eyes shift to the captain, official or unofficial. The one that is meant to steer the turnaround and put everybody comfortable.
Francisco Lindor has not solely finished his half within the batter’s field — he’s 14-for-25 with three dwelling runs and 7 RBIs within the crew’s previous six video games after a three-hit sport Sunday evening — however the Mets’ clubhouse chief has performed himself accordingly in entrance of the cameras.
New York followers might clamor for self-deprecation. It’s simply in our nature to need essentially the most intense response. That’s not the way in which to proper the ship, although. It’ll solely poke extra holes and make it sink quicker.
