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In a gut-wrenching display, the Mets dropped a World Series that they led into the late innings of four out of five games. The losses stung deeply, and their aftermath would haunt the Mets for years. The Aces who once promised a bright future had experienced the pinnacle of competitive baseball but now faced the harsh realities of a team still struggling to recover from its historical shortcomings.
The Decline: Injuries and Inconsistencies
Injuries plague the Mets' pitching staff, and the expected resurgence began to feel more like a distant memory. Harvey, once beloved, encountered a series of misfortunes exacerbated by off-field issues. Syndergaard’s health was perpetually in question, while deGrom showcased flashes of brilliance even as injuries began to mount.