In the wake of Monday’s lackadaisical loss, Manuel said he wanted the Mets to “at least look the part” of major leaguers. So they did, carrying bats to the plate and wearing gloves in the field, and at times even doing the appropriate and intended things with the equipment. Manuel did not specify that he wanted them to win, too, so they also looked the part of the Mets, losing for the 10th time in 13 games, this one by 6-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

No, MLs actually win games against mediocrity. When Ron Darling is calling the team out on air, things have been taken to a new level.