How a routine groundball in a NY Mets win opened up Pandora's Box

Jun 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) reacts after sustaining an injury during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesEver since the New York Mets fell out of a playoff spot, fans have been trying to figure out where things went wrong. What was the turning point that turned the Mets from one of the best teams in baseball into one of the worst teams? Fans have had many theories on when exactly things went sour for the Mets. Some like to point to when Francisco Lindor broke his toe, others point to when the pitching regressed from the best in baseball to barely being able to make it out of the fourth inning.

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