Francisco Lindor Makes Strong Statement After Mets' Win Over Red Sox

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22-05-2025

There is a particular sound when Francisco Lindor barrels a baseball—a crack that hangs in the air just a second longer, a kind of punctuation that signals intent. On Wednesday night at Fenway Park, that sound returned at just the right moment for a New York Mets club desperate for traction.
In the bottom of the ninth inning of a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, Lindor connected on a Sean Newcomb fastball and launched his 10th home run of the 2025 season into the Boston night, a no-doubt shot that made exclusive MLB history in the process.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Per MLB's Sarah Langs, Lindor now joins Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr. and Miguel Tejada as the the fourth primary shortstop to tally at least 10 home runs in 10 of his first 11 seasons.
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With that swing, Lindor not only reached double digits in homers, but now has a .283 batting average, 29 RBIs, nine stolen bases, and an .831 OPS over 198 at-bats. Those numbers speak to an All-Star performer in full command of his craft.
This spring has been milestone-laden for the 30-year-old shortstop: named captain of Team Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, recording his 1,500th career hit against Miami, and launching his 250th career homer on April 19 versus St. Louis—making him just the 19th active player to reach that plateau. By passing José Valentín for fifth-most home runs ever by a shortstop, Lindor reminded every Mets fan why he remains the linchpin of this club's present and future.
Inside the Mets' dugout, Lindor is widely regarded as the emotional engine of the roster. Whether through meticulous preparation, unshakable confidence, or the way he lifts those around him, Lindor consistently sets the tone.
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The numbers underscore his impact: according to SNY's Gary Apple, the Mets have now won 24 consecutive games in which Lindor has homered. That's not a fluke—that's a reflection of a player whose performance is directly tied to the club's success.
"Don't let what happened yesterday dictate how we play today," Lindor said after the game. "It's just the mentality."
With their three-game skid snapped, the Mets now turn home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal series that begins Friday at Citi Field. The Dodgers, perennial contenders, will test whether this victory was simply a reprieve or the turning point of the season. But with Lindor locked in and the lineup finding life again, New York looks poised to reclaim the swagger that made it a preseason favorite.
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Francisco Lindor Makes Strong Statement After Mets' Win Over Red Sox first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025