Carlos Mendoza shows managerial fitness with instinctive approach to Jose Quintana in Mets' comeback win over Cardinals

With the game on the line, Mendoza made a decision that went against what his analytics plan was telling him

4/29/2024, 12:38 AM
Apr 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) celebrates after retiring the side in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) celebrates after retiring the side in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) celebrates after hitting a game wining two run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) celebrates after hitting a game wining two run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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