No, I’m not panicking after getting swept in both ends of a doubleheader. I don’t think this five game losing streak is that big of a deal. I actually like starting the NLDS on the road. 

However, I’m angry. The Mets weren’t even competitive against Max Scherzer. They had no hits. They struck out 17 times. They didn’t even make a loud out. If it wasn’t for a Yunel Escobar sixth inning error, it would’ve been a perfect game. I don’t care that Scherzer is an incredible pitcher. It’s garbage. What bothered me most was quotes like this:

Plawecki: “You got to tip your hat. A night like this, he completely dominated and he pitched a great ball game."

— Matt Ehalt (@MattEhalt) October 4, 2015

I’m not asking Kevin Plawecki to disrespect his opponent. However, what is wrong with saying, “Scherzer embarrassed us out there tonight. We’re heading to the playoffs, and we need to be better than that.”  It’s this attitude that bothers me the most.

The Mets are going to face Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke in the NLDS. They have the ability to be as good or better than Scherzer was tonight. They could face the Mets four out of the possible five games in the NLDS. I don’t need to hear how the Mets are ripping their caps. I need to hear how angry they are with their own performance. If you want to point to the Mets biggest flaw, it’s that. They’re too accepting of the poor performances.  

By the way, Matt Harvey was amazing himself tonight. He only let up an unearned run. Because the rest of his team didn’t show up, he got the loss. I hope it’s not an omen.