Francisco Lindor cares more about winning World Series than setting Mets records

As Andrew Tredinnick pointed out for NorthJersey.com, that was Lindor's 24th home run of the season, a blast that saw him break the franchise's single-season record for most homers by a shortstop previously held by Asdrubal Cabrera (2018). In the process, Lindor also reached a new personal best of 94 RBI for a campaign.

While Lindor is pleased to make some Mets history, he made it clear following the game he has his eyes fixed on a much bigger prize. 

"It’s a blessing, it’s an honor to be in elite company, but I play the game to win and I want to win," the four-time All-Star said. "We’re doing that right now. I think it’ll mean a lot more to win the World Series than to be the all-time leading shortstop in home runs."

There's a reason such words may sound familiar. Before Lindor broke the record previously held by Jose Reyes for most single-season RBI collected by a Mets shortstop, the 28-year-old spoke with reporters last month about remaining focused on the task at hand. 

"It's a blessing whenever you can do something cool. To be next to Reyes, someone I grew up watching, it’s great, but I’m here to try to win a World Series," Lindor said at that time. "That’s all I have in mind. Along the way, things like this are gonna happen, and I thank the good lord for it."

The 90-55 Mets head into Friday's matchup against the Pirates holding a slight one-game lead over the second-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings.