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The Mets were blown out in the finale against the Blue Jays, 9-3, at Rogers Centre, to drop the series. The Mets have now lost ten of their last twelve, and are 2-4 in the Andy Green era.

Starter Freddy Peralta was awful again putting the Mets behind early. Of all the Mets’ disappointments this season, the alleged ace’s shortcomings might be the most perplexing. Peralta is in his career prime and physically hasn’t provided any hint of ailment.

Offensively, the Mets didn’t show life until the eighth, when Carson Benge delivered a two-run homer. Francisco Lindor hit a solo homer in the ninth. The Mets finished with five hits. All told it was just another sloppy loss in a season full of them.

Luke Weaver has been one of the most dominant relievers in all of baseball, but should the Mets trade him at the deadline since he still has another year on his contract?

The Mets’ next stop is Atlanta for four games. The Mets won two of three games against the NL East-leading Braves at Citi Field last month.

The New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza.

The move comes with the team in the midst of a miserable season in which the Mets sit at 34-47 — one of the worst records in the National League — despite one of the highest payrolls in MLB.

Andy Green will take over as the team’s interim manager, the team announced.

A few hours after the news broke, Mendoza released a statement thanking the Mets’ organization and the team’s fans for the past three seasons.

Mendoza put up a 206-199 record in three years with the team.

Mendoza’s dismissal is the third managerial change this season. The two other teams to make changes — the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies — acted early, with Boston firing Alex Cora and Philadelphia firing Rob Thomson in April.

Michelob Ultra has surpassed Modelo Especial to become America’s top-selling beer, according to recent sales data. This marks a significant milestone for Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Michelob Ultra, which has capitalized on major sports partnerships to boost its brand visibility.

Fox Business reported that the beer’s rise to the top is attributed to strategic sponsorships, including being the NBA’s first-ever global beer sponsor and the official beer sponsor for the FIFA World Cup. 

Michelob Ultra’s success also comes amid the backdrop of the backlash against Bud Light, another Anheuser-Busch brand, following a controversial marketing campaign. This allowed Modelo Especial to claim the top spot temporarily. However, Michelob Ultra’s consistent growth in both retail and on-premise channels helped it dethrone Modelo.

The beer’s low-carb profile and marketing strategy have resonated with consumers, contributing to its rise.