Francisco Lindor celebrated a milestone moment in the most heartwarming way possible, sharing a special high five with his daughter Kalina after hitting his 20th home run of the season. With this, the New York Mets star reached the 20/20 club (with 20 homers and 20 stolen-bases).
After launching a two-run homer into the second deck at Yankee Stadium in the fifth inning, Lindor spotted Kalina in the stands and leaned over the dugout railing to give her a soft high-five. This moment came as the Mets beat the New York Yankees 12-3, completing a sweep in the Subway Series.
Francisco Lindor’s performance was nothing less than spectacular. He broke the game open with a 432-foot three-run homer in the eighth inning, driving in five total runs. Lindor has now entered the elite 20-20 club for the fourth time in his career.
Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets are currently experiencing their best momentum in 2024.
The New York Mets are currently on a roll with a record of 53-48 and five games above .500. Their recent success against the Yankees showed strong pitching and offensive explosion, made more evident by their current record of 36-14 against their opponents in the last four games.
As they head into a critical series against the Atlanta Braves, who lead the National League Wild Card race, the team’s improved form positions them as serious contenders for a playoff spot.