With each passing day, the ongoing season is inching closer to the postseason, and there is no permanent end to the inconsistency of teams from New York. The Mets are one of those who have failed to ignite themselves this season. Once on a winning run, the Buck Showalter-led side has failed to overcome the hiccups and is stuck in a logjam of difficulties. Apart from their poor results, the NL side has faced criticism for on-field performances.
Similar were the scenes when they hosted the Nationals. Though they won the game, an on-field embarrassment took away all attention. It disappointed the fans as they witnessed all this unloading on the baseball field. Reacting to the entire episode, fans shared their thoughts on social media.
Rain Sweeps Over the New York Mets’ Encouraging Win
It was a game between the two bottom-placed teams in the NL East. Given the similarities in their season and struggles, everyone expected it to be a close game. The same happened, but the game highlight was the rain that forced the fans and the on-field staff into action.
Journalist Anthony DiComo shared a video clip depicting it. The caption read, “People sprinting from their seats! Tarp Olympics! Good stuff at Citi Field.”
People sprinting from their seats! Tarp Olympics! Good stuff at Citi Field. pic.twitter.com/ENMwjcOG27
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 28, 2023
It indicated the Mets’ spending nearly $500 million signing free agents. Even after so much spending, the team has struggled with the season, but the latest on-ground struggles raised eyebrows. And because of it, the win could not lift the fans’ morale. Though they witnessed the team winning 2-1, a rain-delayed game, fans had their concerns and objections.
Fans Criticize Even the Mets Get a Comeback Win
Every team needs a win to continue their march into the playoffs in the competitive season. This is more true for the Mets, who are 17 games behind the top spot. And even after getting a comeback win, when the Mets failed to get fans’ support, it raised a question: “WHY.” The answer is their lack of trust in the team’s qualifying for the playoffs. The recent episode where the ground staff struggled to counter the rains added to their discomfort. It all leads to the following reactions from fans.
So even God was like “I can’t watch this team try to hit with the bases loaded anymore”
— David Gawkowski (@davegawkowski) July 28, 2023
They choked not getting the weights down. Trade them
— Sean M (@keithcarter08) July 28, 2023
Imagine needing luck to beat the nationals
— S B (@Conigman) July 28, 2023
Few other fans logged in to add to the negativity surrounding the Mets season so far.
Who cares, neither team are making are making the post season
— S B (@Conigman) July 28, 2023
Even the ground’s crew can’t do things right.
— David (@DavidPorter82) July 28, 2023
The Mets fans seem to lack strong faith in the Mets. And the latest incidents have further intensified their struggle. Though everything is possible in sports, the lack of fans’ support is not good for any team. And the Mets have to do a lot better to get it back. Will they be able to get it? Only time can answer it!
Watch this story: Billionaire Steve Cohen’s $800 Million Dilemma Induced by Incessant Rain Could Derail New York Mets’ Ambitious Shohei Ohtani Pursuit
