Francisco Lindor had an impressive game for the New York Mets, hitting home runs from both sides of the plate and making a spectacular catch at shortstop that prevented at least two runs from scoring. Lindor’s performance propelled the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the struggling Colorado Rockies.
Juan Soto ended his hitting slump by contributing an RBI double, while Starling Marte also added a home run against Colorado’s Kyle Freeland, who is still seeking his first win of the season. The Mets have now triumphed in five of their last six games.
In a pivotal moment during the game, Huascar Brazobán came in to relieve starter David Peterson with two runners on base in the sixth inning. He successfully retired pinch-hitter Mickey Moniak to maintain the Mets’ 3-1 advantage. However, the Rockies made a comeback attempt in the seventh inning when Sam Hilliard, making his season debut, hit a pinch-hit home run, narrowing the gap to 3-2.
Lindor achieved a significant milestone with his two home runs, marking his 21st career multi-homer game. He connected from the right side in the first inning and again from the left side in the eighth, highlighting his versatility at the plate. Additionally, he contributed a single and scored on Soto’s double in the third inning.
Reed Garrett and Edwin Díaz played key roles in the later innings, as Garrett struck out two batters in a flawless eighth inning, while Díaz recorded three strikeouts in the ninth, successfully converting his 12th save opportunity of the season without allowing a hit since May 5.
The Rockies faced a dismal record of 9-48, the worst through 57 games in the modern era, having lost six straight games. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that Paul Blackburn would be returning from the injured list to start in an upcoming series against the Dodgers.
As the Mets look ahead, RHP Kodai Senga will take the mound for the next game, aiming to continue building on their recent success against RHP Antonio Senzatela, who currently leads the majors in losses.
This matchup shows promise for the Mets as they continue to shore up their performance, and Lindor’s exceptional play keeps fans hopeful for a strong season ahead.