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Francisco Lindor Makes MLB History Against Mariners

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Tyrese Alleyne-Davis | Last updated Aug 16, 2025 9:24 PM ET

Francisco Lindor turned a pivotal seventh-inning swipe into both personal history and a morale-boosting spark for the New York Mets. In Saturday’s 3-1 triumph over the Seattle Mariners at Citi Field, Lindor executed his 20th stolen base of the season, marking the fifth 20/20 campaign of his career, the most ever by a shortstop in MLB history.

The standout moment unfolded in the bottom of the seventh, with Lindor on first and Caleb Ferguson on the mound. After lining a single to left to reach first, he watched carefully as Brett Baty scored from third. With Juan Soto battling in a two-strike count, Lindor broke for second base and slid in safely, igniting a chain of events: Soto’s sac fly pushed the turnout to 2-0, followed by Pete Alonso’s run-scoring double, padding the lead to 3-0.

Francisco Lindor steals his 20th base!

He has his 5th career 20/20 season, the most of any shortstop in MLB history! pic.twitter.com/hOA2r0PCWA
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 16, 2025

That successful swipe elevated Lindor’s stolen-base total to 205 in his MLB career—building on an already elite profile of power and speed.

For Mets fans, this moment meant more than a stat line—it broke a three-game skid in the season’s frustrating second half. Since All-Star break, New York has fought inconsistency, blown late leads, and struggled to string hits together. Saturday’s win, powered by Lindor’s impact on the base paths and timely scoring, could mark the turning point.

Looking closer at recent performance: over the past 30 games, Lindor has amassed six home runs, 19 RBIs, and six stolen bases, paired with a slash line around .238/.299/.437. Narrowing to the last 15 outings, he’s surged—batting approximately .305 with a .397 on-base percentage and .576 slugging, including four homers and three steals. His all-around contributions have remained a rare bright spot amid the team’s bumpy post-All-Star trajectory.

Ultimately, his seventh-inning dash for second encapsulated both skill and timely aggression—two traits that consistently sway close games. As the newest page in his stat-rich resume, the 20th swipe isn’t just another number; it’s a statement: Lindor’s readiness to shape outcomes—both personally and team-wide—remains undiminished.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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