Carlos Mendoza's bullpen management during the Mets' 8-4 loss to the Reds raised questions. Sean Manaea was limited by a pitch count, leading to a short bullpen. Mendoza's cautious approach post-All-Star break affected his decisions, especially with starters Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga both on limited workloads. Alex Carrillo and Brandon Waddell were left to finish the game, despite Carrillo struggling in the fifth. The Mets scored two runs in the ninth, showing a last-minute spark, but fell short.
Alice Carrillo, making his Citi Field debut, expressed, "I was trying to do a little too much." His nerves showed during the game as he struggled to maintain his usual velocity.
In the ninth inning, the Mets' offense finally awakened, scoring two runs and loading the bases, putting the tying run at the plate, even after trailing significantly.
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