Francisco Lindor Makes Mets History in Dodgers Game
Francisco Lindor Makes Mets History in Dodgers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In a rematch of the 2024 National League Championship Series, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers squared off on Monday night, rekindling a rivalry that had captivated baseball fans just months prior. The Mets, fresh off a dominant sweep of the Colorado Rockies, enter the series with a 37-22 record, tied atop the NL East with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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New York's offense has been firing on all cylinders, with key players like Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto leading the charge. The Mets' recent offensive surge was highlighted by a series against the Rockies where Lindor, Alonso, and Soto all homered in the same game for the first time as teammates, propelling the team to a 5-3 victory and a series sweep.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and right fielder Juan Soto (22).© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
In the opening game of the series at Dodger Stadium, Lindor wasted no time making his presence felt. Leading off the game, he launched a home run, marking his sixth leadoff homer of the season and eighth with New York. This feat tied him for fourth in Mets history.
Additionally, Lindor's 26 career leadoff homers rank eighth among active MLB players, with George Springer leading the list at 60.
Lindor's performance this season has been nothing short of stellar. He entered Monday's game boasting a .282 batting average, 13 home runs, 34 RBIs, and an .846 OPS. Last season, Lindor finished second in National League MVP voting, trailing only Shohei Ohtani, and with his current form, he's making a compelling case for the award once again.
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His clutch performances have solidified his status as one of the best shortstops in the league.
Related: Mets Facing Backlash After Francisco Lindor Announcement
Related: Juan Soto Sends Message to Mets Teammates After Rockies Game
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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