Mets are back in the win column but lose Francisco Lindor to injury

Francisco Lindor injured as Mets end losing streak

The Mets finally broke their 12-game losing streak in a 3-2 victory over the Twins, but Lindor had to sacrifice an injury to score a run. 

Lindor doubled to right-center field, facing southpaw Connor Prielipp. Lindor showcased struggles rounding the bases but was still able to score the second run of the game. Following this, Lindor did not return to the game. 

Lindor's early-season performance this season has not been characteristic of his usual strengths. He's sported a .209 batting average with four RBI and 19 strikeouts. In addition, across his first 15 games, he was not able to record any RBIs. 

His unconventional performance has been a mix of lackluster offensive production and poor defense, which is normally a strength of the two-time Gold Glove winner. 

He has shown struggles with making ground ball plays as well as issues with completing double plays. 

While Lindor is known for being a slow starter, manager Carlos Mendoza has described his struggles as out of the ordinary. Lindor is expected to bounce back from his struggles, with the hope that his calf injury doesn't leave him absent from play for too long.