The New York Mets, led by Juan Soto and manager Carlos Mendoza, nearly pulled off a comeback at Citi Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Down by two runs in the ninth inning, a three-run shot by Tyrone Taylor forced extra innings. But the Dodgers responded with clutch hitting and secured a 7–5 win.
Despite the loss, Mets fans found encouragement in the team’s late-game resilience. However, the effort came at a cost. Outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos were both listed as day-to-day after pushing through physical setbacks during the rain-soaked matchup against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.
With wet conditions impacting play throughout the night, Mendoza confirmed that both players would be monitored closely following their performances on Friday.
“Sometimes with the travel and everything, it pops its ugly head and takes a few days to deal with,” Nimmo told reporters postgame. “Once I had my first at-bat, I couldn’t pull the trigger on anything. I told Mendy I was more of a detriment than a help because I wasn’t able to do my job at the plate. It’s unfortunate, it’s frustrating, but it’s part of it.”
Vientos also provided an update on his condition. “Just a weird pain in my stomach. I’m not really too worried about it. I’ll come in [Saturday] and see how it feels,” he said.
Mendoza comments on Vientos-Baty dynamic
In addition to addressing the injury status of Nimmo and Vientos, Mendoza commented on Vientos’ current form and the ongoing competition at third base with Brett Baty.
“I wouldn’t say Vientos is pressing,” Mendoza explained. “Just like hitters go through slumps at the plate, they can go through rough patches defensively. A couple of missed routine plays, maybe he’s thinking about that, but I don’t believe it’s because of the situation with Baty. Not at all.”
Update on Frankie Montas
The Mets continue to miss veteran right-hander Frankie Montas, who went down with an injury in February. Mendoza said Montas recently faced live hitters and is expected to throw two innings in an upcoming outing as part of his recovery.