PHILADELPHIA — After another miserable loss — where the Mets choked away a four-run lead in a 6-4 decision to the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, manager Carlos Mendoza knew exactly who to blame.

“I’m responsible,” he told reporters outside the Mets clubhouse.

But, like he has after every loss in this four-game sweep at the hands of the Mets’ division rivals, Mendoza exuded unwavering confidence in his team after the game.

“I’m the manager, so it’s my job to get these guys going, and I will,” Mendoza added. “I’ve got a lot of confidence in myself, my coaches, and the players. It’s not easy right now, and we’re all frustrated, but look, like I said, we’ve still got an opportunity to achieve our goal.”

Mendoza had better move fast, because time is running out.

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