The New York Mets are facing a serious challenge in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing 2-1 after being shut out for the second time in three games. Despite their offensive struggles, manager Carlos Mendoza is sticking with his lineup, expressing confidence that they will turn things around.
Catcher Francisco Alvarez has been a focal point of the Mets’ offensive woes, leaving multiple runners on base and struggling at the plate. Mendoza acknowledged Alvarez’s difficulties but remains committed to him as the starting catcher for Game 4.
The Mets will be facing Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 4, adding another challenge for their struggling offense. Despite the option to make lineup changes, Mendoza is standing by his current players, trusting that they will come through in a crucial game.
While changes could be made to the lineup to face Yamamoto, Mendoza is leaning towards sticking with his right-handed hitters, who have brought the team to this point in the playoffs. He remains confident in his team’s ability to produce runs and believes that someone will step up with a key hit when needed.
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