Carlos Mendoza has been great, but late-game decisions against A's and Marlins hurt MetsJeff McNeil was at the center of the two most critical decisions 8/19/2024, 4:00 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionAug 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino (40) celebrates with New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza after pitching a shutout against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. / Lucas Boland - USA TODAY SportsNew York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) reacts after just missing a home run in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsNew York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports