Mets' Francisco Lindor Reveals Thoughts After Team Hits New Low
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The New York Mets entered Friday up by just half a game on the Cincinnati Reds for the final wild-card spot in the National League. The team has lost 13 of its last 15 games.
With a roster full of superstars, the expectations for the Mets were to be one of the best teams in baseball. Instead, they are in real danger of missing the postseason. Francisco Lindor revealed his thoughts during the rough stretch.
"No matter what happens, we stick together," he told reporters, per SNY. "We fight for each other. We play for each other. It's definitely a test. It's a test that we're going through. It's big adversity."
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates his third inning home run against the Atlanta Braves in the dugout with his teammates at Citi Field on...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates his third inning home run against the Atlanta Braves in the dugout with his teammates at Citi Field on August 14, 2025 in New York City. MoreThe Mets are still in the thick of things, but the team has not been playing good baseball recently. Overall, they have been inconsistent. Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso have all had their fair share of struggles, but all three need to be clicking at the same time.
There may be some added pressure on the Mets to succeed this year. Alonso has an opt-out after the season, so this could be the last year the team has him, Lindor and Soto on the team together.
For most of the year, the Mets were close with the Philadelphia Phillies at the top of the division. The team entered Friday five games back of the Phillies in the National League East. They once held a 5 1/2-game lead over the Phillies, and are now fighting to stay in the postseason altogether.
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