New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Watch: Francisco Lindor sends Mets to postseason with clutch HR

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Sep 30, 2024 4:42 PM ET

Francisco Lindor came up big for his New York Mets on Monday.

Lindor went 2-of-5 with two runs scored and three RBIs while leading his Mets to an 8-7 win over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of their doubleheader at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. Lindor hit an RBI single during a six-run eighth inning for the Mets. Then he came up huge in the top of the ninth inning with a go-ahead two-run home run that stood as the difference.

The Mets shortstop delivered a big bomb to the Braves bullpen in right-center field to put his team on top for good:

FRANCISCO LINDOR FOR THE LEAD IN THE 9TH! pic.twitter.com/qIzRTi6GeT

— MLB (@MLB) September 30, 2024

That was Lindor’s 33rd home run of the season and arguably his biggest one. He’s also up to 91 RBIs.

The win in Game 1 of the doubleheader ensured the Mets would make the postseason. A win in the second game would give them the No. 5 seed, while a loss would keep them in the No. 6 spot in the NL.

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

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