"The Mets are a team bursting with all the desperation, psychosis, pain, chaos, and cruel optimism for a better future that persists though civilization's sunset."
"At Wrigley, a summerlike afternoon has always offered the possibility of The Wind Blowing Out, meaning the hits would accumulate, the homers would fly, and the Mets might win by some absurdly high score."
"I was feeling good enough in my faith-based delusional state to withstand the four runs Kodai Senga allowed in the bottom of the first."
"So was Marcus Semien. What's that old saying about hitters you can wake up in the dead of winter and several months later they'll finally get a base hit?"
The Mets are characterized by a blend of desperation and optimism, reflecting a chaotic yet hopeful spirit. On a summerlike day at Wrigley Field, the author decided to believe in a Mets victory against the Cubs. Despite a rocky start with four runs allowed by Kodai Senga, the Mets rallied back with three runs in the second inning, showcasing the unpredictability of baseball and the joy of supporting a team through ups and downs.
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