Mets' Francisco Lindor makes two costly miscues as his early slump also continues
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made a crucial mental error by forgetting the number of outs in the first inning, missing a chance to complete a double play, which extended the inning for the Cardinals.
- Lindor was later picked off first base in the sixth inning, a move described by manager Carlos Mendoza as aggressive rather than a mental mistake.
- Despite Lindor's errors, pitcher Freddy Peralta performed well, allowing one earned run with seven strikeouts over 92 pitches, crediting his effective use of the changeup pitch.
- Manager Mendoza expressed confidence in Lindor’s decision-making overall, noting the player was visibly upset about his mistakes and did not require further discussion.
- Juan Soto continued his strong performance against the Cardinals by hitting a home run, extending his on-base streak against them to 41 games.
