With everyone struggling, the manager can't bench everyone. But, he keeps looking for answers. The newest option? Mark Vientos.

After Carlos Mendoza addressed the Mets following a sloppy loss and three-game losing streak, they responded with a 6-5 extra-inning win on Thursday.

The president of baseball operations blamed lack of health and a tough schedule for their recent cold streak. Entering Thursday, the Mets had lost five of their last six and nine of their last 13.

If you’re a New York Mets opponent, you have a good chance of advancing to the next base. That’s because they lead the league in stolen bases allowed (52), and no catcher has been immune from the struggles — with Tomás Nido the only one to throw out baserunners (three) this season.

Carlos Mendoza discusses Harrison Bader's clutch at-bat and Edwin Díaz's outing in the Mets' 6-5 extra-innings win over the Phillies

Mendoza tried to downplay the significance of the address, saying he speaks regularly with players in small groups or during the hitters’ and pitchers’ meetings.

Happ tossed the ball to cut-off man Nick Madrigal, who threw home. Catcher Miguel Amaya tagged out Alonso on a bang-bang play. Mendoza immediately asked umpire Chad Fairchild to review the play with the replay command center as the Citi Field crowd anxiously waited.