The New York Mets secured a dramatic 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, highlighted by star shortstop Francisco Lindor’s walkoff sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning. With the game tied at 1-1, Lindor’s fly ball to right field brought in outfielder Tyrone Taylor, clinching the victory as the Mets began a new three-game series. This clutch moment pushed New York back on track after recent setbacks against the Yankees and Red Sox.
Lindor’s Historic Impact and Season Performance
At 31 years old, Francisco Lindor continues to make a significant impact for the Mets this season, currently slashing .272/.347/.455 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. According to baseball analyst Matthew Brownstein of Mets Mesmerized, Lindor’s walkoff RBI added to his club record tally. He now has six walkoff RBIs in Mets history, tying him with Carlos Beltrán, George Foster, and Cleon Jones for fifth place on the team’s all-time list.
Among Mets players, Wilmer Flores leads with 10 walkoff RBIs, followed by David Wright with 9, and several others including Pete Alonso and Kevin McReynolds with 8. Lindor’s continued clutch hitting underscores his value to the team, especially in critical moments.
Lindor’s Journey and the Mets’ Current Position in the NL East
Francisco Lindor joined the Mets through a trade on January 7, 2021, when New York acquired him and pitcher Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Amed Rosario, Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene. Shortly after joining, Lindor committed to the Mets long-term by signing a 10-year, $341 million contract extension on March 31, 2021.
This season, Lindor is having his best year as a Met, with a batting line of .273/.344/.500, 33 home runs, and 91 RBIs. His playoff performance also stands out, hitting .275/.387/.490 with two home runs and eight RBIs across 13 games. With the Mets currently just 1.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, Lindor’s contributions remain critical to the team’s push for the division lead.