In the immediate aftermath of the Mets’ National League Championship Series loss to the Dodgers, the tone in the visiting clubhouse was one of melancholy. “It’s hard to think about it now because you’re two wins away from extending yourself and getting to the World Series,

The resilient Mets looked those injury-depleted Dodgers in the eye during the NLCS and got blown out four times in six games, outscored 46-26 overall while setting a postseason record by issuing 42 walks in the series.

The only time a postseason series has had six games decided by four or more runs was the 1965 World Series between the Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, according to the Athletic, with an average margin of victory of seven runs.

A little less than five months ago, the Mets gathered in their clubhouse, locked the doors and resolved to make something of their season. They preached accountability during that players-only meeting,