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The dialogue shifted to the Mets' playoff run that year, particularly their matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wagner expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities, stating that there was a sense of inevitability about their victories. The successful games were punctuated by moments that set the tone early, notably a critical play where the Mets threw out two runners attempting to score.
Despite the outward confidence, Wagner reflected on the exhaustion that followed their playoff clinching, emphasizing the mental strain that accompanies a high-stakes postseason. Further acknowledging the intensity of each game, he conceded that the pressure builds as they advanced, with each opponent seeking to dethrone the division champions.