Francisco Lindor, who entered the contest on a 0-for-18 slump, took Mick Abel deep to cut the lead to one. Brandon Nimmo got in on the act a few pitches later. He golfed a low curveball to the seats in right field to tie the game at 3-3.

It's been over a year since the New York Mets moved Francisco Lindor into the leadoff spot. Manager Carlos Mendoza made the move on May 18, 2024, and the 31-year-old shortstop has occupied the top of the batting order ever since.

Francisco Lindor Assigns Blame After Mets' Loss to Braves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets’ struggles with runners in scoring position have gone from a recurring frustration to a defining weakness.