New York Mets’ James McCann (33) celebrates with Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte celebrates with Carson Kelly (18) after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets in the first inning during a baseball game, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Phoenix.
New York Mets’ Jonathan Villar slides in head first to score a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a ball hit by James McCann in the second inning during a baseball game, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Phoenix.
New York Mets pitcher Robert Gsellman makes the play for an out on a ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas in the third inning during a baseball game, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Phoenix.
PHOENIX (AP) — The New York Mets have been waiting for Francisco Lindor to be himself on the baseball field. They’re hoping the wait may be over.
Lindor, signed to a $341 million, 10-year deal on April 1, had three hits and scored the winning run in the ninth inning in the Mets’ 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. It was just his second three-hit game of the season and lifted his batting average to .209, his highest mark since April 27.
“I feel confident,” Lindor said. “I’m hitting the pitches I’m supposed to hit hard or fouling them off. It makes you feel good to help the team offensively.”
Lindor snapped a 6-6 tie by scoring on Pete Alonso’s single in the ninth. He was at the center of a Mets attack that collected 16 hits, one short of tying a season high.
James McCann homered and drove in four, and New York’s second through fifth hitters — Lindor, McCann, Alonso, Kevin Pillar and Dominic Smith — were a combined 13 of 24 with six RBIs.
“He’s been consistent with his approach,” New York manager Luis Rojas said of Lindor. “One thing I’m seeing more is he’s using the big part of the field. I think that’s giving him a chance. He’s getting the barrel to the ball and he’s using the whole field. ”
Miguel Castro (2-1) got the win with two scoreless innings, and Edwin Díaz recorded his 10th save after blowing his first opportunity of the season Tuesday.
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