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Francisco Lindor's mental lapses lead to the New York Mets' 2-1 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. In the first inning, Lindor misjudges the outs, failing to complete a double play. With Iván Herrera on first, he touches second but heads to the dugout instead of throwing to first, allowing Burleson to reach safely.
In the sixth, Lindor gets picked off first base after reaching on an error. It happens just before teammate Juan Soto smashes a solo homer. Lindor acknowledges his mistakes, stating, "I forgot the outs. It’s inexcusable." Mets manager Carlos Mendoza agrees, emphasizing the need for improvement without making excuses.
The Mets struggle offensively, stranding 11 runners and going 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position in the finale. They've scored just 12 runs in their last five games after a strong opening day against Pittsburgh. Mendoza notes the team's offensive woes, saying, "Good hitters right now for a couple of games, they’re not getting it done."
Despite the tough stretch, Lindor remains optimistic. "I still believe in what we have. We are a couple of pitches away from getting the ball rolling," he asserts. The Mets look to rebound as they continue their season.
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