Lindor Drives Mets to Victory with Decisive Double
In an exciting encounter, pinch hitter Francisco Lindor, despite playing with a toe injury, hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, securing the victory for the New York Mets over the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 4-2.
Lindor connected on a cut fastball from reliever Zach Agnos, sending the ball to right field and allowing Juan Soto to score from second base. Pete Alonso, with a heads-up play, avoided the out at the plate, solidifying the Mets’ lead at 4-2.
Lindor’s participation in the game was uncertain due to a fracture in the little toe of his right foot, suffered on Wednesday.Alonso also contributed a two-run double in the seventh inning, in a game where the Mets struggled to capitalize on opportunities with runners in scoring position, managing only 2 hits in 15 attempts.
Francisco Lindor, despite his injury, hit a crucial double in the ninth inning.
Ryne Stanek managed to get out of a bases-loaded, no-outs situation in the eighth inning, thanks to an unassisted double play by Brett Baty at third base and a strikeout. Edwin Díaz closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, securing his 14th save of the season. Mickey Moniak drove in a run with a single in the seventh inning and hit a solo home run against Mets starter Kodai Senga in the third inning.The Rockies saw their three-game winning streak interrupted, after sweeping the Marlins in Miami. Ryan Ritter, in his Major League debut, hit a triple.
Antonio Senzatela, who has had difficulties getting into rhythm in the first inning this season, saw the Rockies employ a new strategy, with Ryan Rolison opening the game. Senzatela went to the mound in the second inning, pitching four scoreless innings, despite giving up three hits and four walks.
Ronny Mauricio hit a double in the eighth inning, his first hit since being called up on Tuesday.
