New York Mets, Francisco Lindor Keep Making History
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 on Saturday, tying the race for first place in the National League East. Both teams now sit at 46-31.
New York’s offense exploded in the win, hitting seven solo home runs. Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo each hit two, while Francisco Lindor, Jared Young, and Francisco Alvarez each had one.
Lindor’s homer continued an impressive streak, as noted by Sarah Langs of MLB.com:
The Mets have won 28 straight regular-season games when Francisco Lindor homers.
That’s the second-longest streak for a player since 1900, only behind Carl Furillo’s 29-game streak from 1951-53.
Lindor, one of the most influential players in the league, is now batting .267 with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs. He’s also stolen 13 bases and holds a .340 on-base percentage, which could earn him a spot in next month’s All-Star Game in Atlanta.
A veteran of 11 seasons with both the Cleveland Guardians and Mets, Lindor has a career .274 batting average. He’s a four-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, two-time Gold Glove winner, and has also earned a Platinum Glove.
The series wraps up on Sunday night with a nationally televised game on ESPN. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET, as the Mets send David Peterson (5-2, 2.60 ERA) to the mound against the struggling Jesús Luzardo (6-3, 4.41 ERA).
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