Francisco Lindor delivered a dominant performance, leading the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon. The star shortstop went 3-for-3 at Citizens Bank Park, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. He also drew two walks, reaching base safely in all five plate appearances.
That outing followed a strong contribution in a Tuesday win against the Brewers. Lindor went 3-for-4 in that contest, adding a double and a run scored, reaching base four times.
Lindor collected seven hits over his last three games. The Sunday game marked his first three-hit performance of the current season and boosted his batting average by 15 points.
Over 16 contests in July, Lindor posted a.271 batting average, a.358 on-base percentage and a.475 slugging percentage. During that stretch he accumulated three doubles, three home runs, eight runs scored and eight RBIs.
On July 27, Lindor connected for a three-run home run — his second homer of that game — extending the Mets' lead to 14-3 in the eighth inning.
Earlier injury troubles were a major factor in what the source described as a "lost season" for the Mets. Lindor's recent run of strong performances suggests he is regaining elite form after a difficult start to the year.
The Sunday game against the Phillies marked the fifth time in his career Lindor reached base safely five times in a single game. It was also the fourth occasion he accomplished that feat without making an out.
