Boone's Sympathy, Mendoza's Slump: Mets-Yankees Rivalry

0:00On April 23rd, Mets are in a rough spot with a 12-game losing streak, drawing last from Yankee's fans amid their classic rivalry. But Yankee's manager, Aaron Boone, is showing some cross-town sympathy for his Mets counterpart, Carlos Mendoza, who used to coach under him just a few years back. Boone and Mendoza stay in touch almost weekly, and Boone reached out this week ahead of a game at Fenway Park. He called Mendoza's skilled and a solid guy, saying they both get the heat that comes with a skid like this. Lead folks see the personal ties cutting through the rivalry, with coaches and players often crossing paths between the teams. Boone gets the pressure, having been there himself last year. Now, Mendoza's fighting to turn things around, but the Mets' new closer Devon Williams has blown it lately in the ninth, making late wins even tougher. Boone's words offer a nod of respect, but Mendoza's got to grind through the slump on his own terms to cool off that hot seat. From your team, powered by AI, this is New York Mets News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.