Takes Responsibility for Short Outing in Loss to Chicago Cubs

Sean Manaea took full responsibility for his performance following the Mets' 10-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. Manaea struggled during his start, allowing three earned runs over just three innings of work before being lifted from the game. Despite manager Carlos Mendoza defending his pitcher, Manaea pinned the blame on himself for the short outing. The left-hander is looking to rebound in his next appearance as the Mets' rotation faces increased scrutiny following the doubleheader sweep.