Lindor's mental mistakes cost Mets in loss to Cardinals
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Key Points:
- Francisco Lindor made two critical mental errors in the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, including losing track of outs in the first inning and being picked off first base in the sixth inning.
- Lindor's pickoff occurred just before Juan Soto hit a solo home run, which proved to be the game-winning run in the 11-inning contest.
- The Mets struggled offensively, going 1 for 29 with runners in scoring position during the series and 0 for 11 in the final game, contributing to their loss.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged Lindor's mistakes without excuses but also credited the Cardinals for capitalizing on the opportunities.
- Despite the setbacks, Lindor remains optimistic about the team's potential and believes they are close to turning their performance around.
