They were mobbing Wilmer Flores when it ended, because he has been through plenty, been doubted and crucified on social media and in the tabloid media, and never blinked.
The Mets are willing to live with the growing pains of a young shortstop who has ignored the doubters, ignored the noise, in no small part because even though he walks softly, he carries a big stick for the position. Especially in the clutch.
They were mobbing Wilmer Flores because he had singled in the winning run against southpaw reliever Elvis Araujo in a 5-4, 10-inning victory over the Phillies.