The New York Mets had control of Friday night’s game in Miami, but one disastrous inning unraveled their hopes and left their postseason destiny hanging by a thread. What began as a promising start against the Miami Marlins ended with another missed opportunity, a 6-2 defeat, and a growing sense of regret.

Brandon Sproat’s early command gave the Mets a two-run cushion, but in the fifth inning, a cascade of defensive lapses and mental errors turned the night into a nightmare. As the Mets’ playoff odds dwindle, frustration is mounting inside the clubhouse.

Manager Carlos Mendoza didn’t mince words after the collapse. “We continue to make those mistakes and it’s costing us games,” he admitted via SNY. “It’s on me, it’s on all of us. We continue to make the same mistakes and it’s costing us

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