Francisco Lindor Opens Up After Mets' Loss to Braves

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Tyrese Alleyne-Davis | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 3:07 PM ET

Francisco Lindor isn’t dodging blame. After the New York Mets’ latest unraveling, a 7-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night at Citi Field, the veteran shortstop didn’t retreat behind generic soundbites. In a season increasingly defined by missed opportunities and mounting pressure, Lindor stood up and claimed his share of it.

With two outs in the ninth and the tying run on deck, Lindor went down hacking against Raisel Iglesias, punctuating a loss that felt like yet another self-inflicted wound. The Mets have now dropped 10 of their last 13 and are hemorrhaging ground in the National League East while the Phillies pull away with precision and consistency the Mets can’t seem to match.

“The bottom of the lineup today did a fantastic job of working together to get some runs,” Lindor told reporters after the game. “It came down to me and I didn’t execute. That’s bottom-line. I just got to be better.”

"The bottom of the lineup today did a fantastic job of working together to get some runs. It came down to me and I didn't execute. That's bottom-line. I just got to be better."

- Francisco Lindor pic.twitter.com/91F9CbUYbC
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 25, 2025

Lindor, long seen as the emotional engine of this club, has not found his offensive rhythm lately. Over his last 15 games, he’s slashing .183/.246/.367 with just two homers, four RBIs, and 15 strikeouts—a stretch that reflects more grind than groove. His .207 average over the past week further underscores a bat stuck in neutral at a time the Mets need production in high-leverage spots.

But Lindor’s postgame honesty matters because few in the room have said it so plainly. His defensive excellence remains beyond question, but defensive highlights don’t erase the zeros piling up on the scoreboard.

Manager Carlos Mendoza continues to juggle lineups and bullpen roles, but when the marquee names underdeliver, no tactical tweak can mask the void. The Mets’ postseason hopes are already thinning—and if there’s any chance of a turnaround, it begins with their leaders setting the tone, not just in quotes, but in box scores.

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

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