“Welcome back to Mets Talk. Caller, you’re on.”
“Yeah, hi. The Mets have to do better than they did Tuesday night in Toronto.”
“You’re absolutely right. Thanks for calling. Our next caller…”
“Um, yeah, long-time listener, first-time caller.”
“Great. What would you like to talk about?”
“I’m really sorry the Mets lost [1], 6-2, to the Blue Jays.”
“Me, too. Thanks for calling. Next caller, whatcha got?”
“Yeah, David Peterson has to do better than he did last night.”
“He sure does. Been doing great of late, not so much most recently. Hopefully he gets back on the horse. Thanks for calling. Our next caller…”
“Hi, listen, Tylor Megill, who hasn’t been that good when he’s gotten his chances, was terrific Monday, but Peterson, who’s been so good, wasn’t the next night.”
“Funny how that goes. Thanks for calling. We’re talking calls. Here’s our next one.”
“Carlos Mendoza shook up the batting order a little bit, but it didn’t really work. Can you remember the last time the Mets got a big hit?”
“Certainly before they had two guys named Alvarez in the lineup. Thanks for the question. Next caller, you’re on.”
“Hi, I’m a big Mets fan and I have to say I’m disappointed at how they didn’t hit Chris Bassitt.”
“Bassitt sure quieted the already quiet Met bats and disappointed more than a few Mets fans. Bassitt’s definitely done both before. Thanks for calling. We have another call.”
“How are the Mets supposed to win if they’re practically all gonna be in a slump at the same time?”
“That’s a great question with no easy answers. No doubt the front office and the dugout brain trust are working on concepts of a plan to get off the offensive schneid. Appreciate the call. You’re next.”
“Hey, the Braves won while the Mets lost, which means we’re tied for the last Wild Card spot again.”
“Thanks for the update. Next caller.”
“Hello. I was wondering if there was anything more to say about a lousy game and not so great outcome.”
“Nope. Thanks for calling. We’ll be right back.”
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