Mets’ Mark Vientos starting to answer Carlos Mendoza’s ‘need him now’ call
NY Post
WASHINGTON — Mark Vientos’ emergence for this final stretch would be more than a luxury for the Mets.
“He was an important player for us last year and he’s not having the season he anticipated or we anticipated,” manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday before the Mets’ 8-1 victory over the Nationals. “But we need him now.”
Vientos answered that call by blasting a home run in a second straight game. Vientos hit a two-run homer against Jake Irvin in the third inning that gave the Mets a 5-0 lead.
Vientos, who started as the DH, provided a jolt to the team on Sunday with his three-run homer in Williamsport, Pa., that led a victory over the Mariners.
His playing time had decreased lately, along with his production. Vientos took a .573 OPS for August into the day.
“I am showing up every day like I am starting and going about my business,” Vientos said. “I am just focusing on winning. I just want to win and whenever I get the opportunity help the team in whatever way.”
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