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Lindor's Clutch Hit Seals Mets' Dramatic 5-4 Comeback
16 Aug
Summary
- Lindor's walk-off single secured a 5-4 comeback win for the Mets.
- The Mets staged a ninth-inning rally after trailing by one run.
- Nationals' offense leads the majors with 179 home runs this season.
The New York Mets secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, courtesy of Francisco Lindor's walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning. The Mets orchestrated a crucial rally after falling behind 4-3.
Key plays included a leadoff walk to Brett Baty, a single by Jorge Polanco, and Francisco Alvarez's game-tying double. Lindor's hit, which sailed over the drawn-in right fielder, sealed the Mets' sixth walk-off win of the season and provided personal redemption for an earlier baserunning mistake.
Jefry Yan earned the win for his scoreless relief performance, while Nationals pitcher Brad Lord struggled early. The Nationals' offense, which leads the majors with 179 home runs, saw contributions from Carson Benge and Brady House, but it wasn't enough to overcome the late-game surge by the Mets.
