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Whatever you think about Lindor after the much-publicized rift between him and star outfielder Juan Soto, he is still crucial to the Mets’ success.

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff homer and added a grand slam in the eighth inning as the New York Mets chased Gerrit Cole early and pounded the crosstown Yankees 12-2 on Saturday. Luis Torrens added a two-run homer in the second and an RBI double in a five-run eighth at Yankee Stadium.

After setting the Mets’ home run record late last season, Pete Alonso proceeded to add 11 more, upping the all-time franchise mark from 253 to 264. Then he left for Baltimore.

Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with two homers, including a grand slam, in the Mets' 12-2 rout of the Yankees on Saturday.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor broke a record held by a franchise legend.

Frustration bubbled up in the aftermath of the Mets’ 7-5, 11-inning loss to the Orioles on Tuesday, as various Mets expressed disappointment in fans who spent the night cheering against their own players.

NUEVA YORK (AP) — El puertorriqueño Francisco Lindor conectó un jonrón para abrir el juego y añadió un grand slam en la octava entrada, y los Mets de Nueva York sacaron temprano del partido a Gerrit Cole antes de vapulear el sábado por 12-2 a los Yankees,

Jared Young gave the Amazins’ an insurance run in the bottom of the seventh, and the Mets rallied to force Bird out of the game. Washington brought in right-hander Max Kranick, a former Mets reliever, with two outs and runners on first and second. Bichette lined one up the middle for another run.