Francisco Lindor’s Glove Comes Down Hard: Mets Drop to Brewers 7-4

MILWAUKEE — The frustration was palpable for Francisco Lindor during Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers as the New York Mets suffered a 7-4 defeat. Lindor’s costly fielding error in the second inning not only displayed his emotional turmoil but also had crucial implications for the game.

Lindor’s Costly Mistake

In a pivotal moment of the game, Lindor misplayed a chopper hit by Joey Ortiz, resulting in two unearned runs for the Brewers after Frankie Montas had loaded the bases with two outs. Following the inning, he was visibly upset, slamming his glove in the dugout.

"Every year, there’s always a moment for me where I vent out like that — just this time, it was right there in the dugout,” Lindor reflected post-game. “I have to be better. I have to pick up my teammates… that’s the frustrating part because Montas did everything right, and I wasn’t able to come through for him."

Key Statistics from the Game:

• Lindor’s Error: The misplay led to two unearned runs in the second inning.
• Scoreline: Mets 4, Brewers 7
• Montas’ Performance: Allowed three runs, with only one being earned, over three innings.

Montas Assesses His Game

Montas, who stepped in after opener Reed Garrett, expressed satisfaction with his own performance despite the scoring.

“I thought I was making my pitches today, and I thought I was attacking the zone,” said Montas. “Besides that homer [to Brice Turang in the fourth inning], I thought I threw the ball well.”

Updates on Other Players:

• Tylor Megill: The right-hander is considered for a minor league rehab start this week as he recovers from right elbow inflammation.
• Cedric Mullins: Reached base three times with a 2-for-3 performance, his first productive outing since joining the Mets at the trade deadline after going hitless in his previous 12 at-bats.
• Paul Blackburn: His next step in rehab remains uncertain after a potentially final appearance for Triple-A Syracuse, healing from a shoulder impingement.

Looking Ahead

The Mets are eager to bounce back after this tough loss and hope to regain momentum as they navigate their season. Key players like Lindor and Montas will need to step up to ensure the team’s success in the upcoming games.

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