Lindor’s RBI single sparks a ninth-inning comeback as the Mets walk off the Nationals 5-4
On Saturday, the New York Mets secured a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, thanks to Francisco Lindor's RBI single in the ninth inning. Facing a 4-3 deficit, the Mets' rally began with Brett Baty drawing a leadoff walk against Yovanny Cruz. Jorge Polanco's single and Baty's scoring drive included a hit by Francisco Alvarez, icing the Mets' sixth walk-off win of the season.
Lindor's clutch hit marked redemption for the player, who was initially thrown out at second base in the eighth inning. Jefry Yan threw a perfect third inning for the win, striking out all three batters he faced. Jared Young's two-run double in the first and Carson Benge's homer in the sixth contributed to the Mets' strong offensive display.
The Nationals, led by a go-ahead three-run shot from Brady House, finished the season with the most home runs in the majors, accumulating 179 since 2021.
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