In politics, we see people lie consistently not necessarily because you'll believe any particular lie; but rather so you don't believe anything. In sports, it often feels easier to accept narratives rather than challenge their validity.
Eliminating politics and getting specifically to the Mets, perhaps nowhere has narrative trumped reality than with the oft-stated idea that 'the Marlins always play the Mets tough.' This narrative persists despite statistical evidence showing otherwise.
Since the start of the 2021 season, the Mets are 26-35 against the Braves, yet there’s a narrative that they play them tough, a claim not echoed about their rival, despite the statistics suggesting otherwise.
Since 2018, the Mets hold a strong record against the Marlins at 64-41, with a winning percentage of .610, yet the prevailing narrative contradicts this success.
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