ICYMI in Mets Land: Impressive series-opening win in Anaheim; New York backing Carlos Mendoza

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it... Christian Scott 's career-high-tying eight strikeouts, Ronny Mauricio 's  go-ahead home run fuel Mets' 4-3 comeback win at Angels Scott set the tone for Mets' comeback win over Angels with improved second start "It was something different": Mets' energy shifts in series-opening win at Angels Mets "don't intend" to move on from Carlos Mendoza , says David Stearns Mendoza explains Stearns' phone call about future as manager: "We all understand the situation" Stearns' once-lauded offseason moves appear to be main reason for Mets' early misery Mets Notes: Latest on Jorge Polanco , outfield plan for Juan Soto Back in New York as an Oriole, Pete Alonso thinks struggling Mets will be "just fine" On The Mets Pod , Connor and Joe examine if the Mets' team-building strategy is flawed, or is it just bad execution?