Offensively, the Mets were led by Francisco Lindor, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two stolen bases. The stolen bases gave him nine on the season, while the homer was his 10th, putting him in some rare history among shortstops.

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It's been a tough week for New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto. Soto has been heavily criticized by the media for his perceived lack of hustle -- specifically on two plays; a check-swing groundout against the New York Yankees on Sunday night and a long single off the Green Monster against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Francisco Lindor may not have leaned into Walker Buehler's pitch after all. The Red Sox pitcher got ejected on Tuesday night for arguing as much.

Francisco Lindor, never one to shy away from a little heat, has stepped into the spotlight amid a social media spat involving the Red Sox and their $25 million sensation. As the Mets star pushes back,

With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the ninth — and Soto looming on deck — Lindor hit a fly ball just deep enough for a sacrifice fly that scored Luisangel Acuña to lift the Mets to a tense 3-2 win over the Yankees on Saturday afternoon in The Bronx.