New York – The New York Mets convened for a players-only meeting on Wednesday night following a disappointing 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The defeat marked the end of a series sweep by the Dodgers, punctuated by yet another late-inning bullpen collapse that left reliever Jorge Lopez ejecting his glove into the stands in frustration.

The game was tightly contested until the eighth inning when the Dodgers surged ahead, scoring six runs against the Mets’ relievers. Lopez, who was involved in a disputed check swing call by third-base umpire Ramon De Jesus involving Shohei Ohtani, ultimately gave up a critical two-run home run to Ohtani before being thrown out of the game by De Jesus.

Unruly in his behavior, Lopez showed little remorse as he walked off the field, stating, “No, I don’t regret it. Whatever happened, happened.” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed disappointment in Lopez’s actions and vowed to address the issue internally.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor took charge of organizing the players-only meeting while Mendoza spoke with the media to rally the team amidst a challenging stretch. The Mets, now 22-33, find themselves in a precarious position, sitting far behind in the National League East standings.

Lindor emphasized the importance of the meeting as a platform for players to voice their concerns and hold each other accountable, hoping to ignite a turnaround for the struggling team. With over 100 regular-season games left, the Mets face an uphill battle to salvage their season and avoid potential player trades before the looming July 30 deadline.

As the team grapples with a series of losses and bullpen meltdowns, the players are looking for ways to regroup and refocus in a bid to salvage their season and remain competitive in the league. The Mets are facing mounting pressure to improve their performance and avoid further setbacks as they aim to stay in contention for postseason play.