For this Sunday, September 15, Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor He was named to the New York Mets’ starting lineup for the final game of a three-game series against the National League Eastern Division leaders, the Philadelphia Phillies, at Citizens Bank Park, but did not make it past the second inning.
The Puerto Rican star player was in doubt for his aforementioned commitment due to back pain, the same injury that took him out of the game last Friday, September 13. Sure, after that game was over, both the organization and the player made it clear that the ailments were nothing to worry about, but they are clearly not as mild as they initially seemed.
Hours before the game, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor would not start unless he was in perfect shape. Although the player looked good in warm-up drills for the game and came out as the leadoff hitter and shortstop in the starting lineup, his stay was ultimately shorter than expected due to back discomfort.
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Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor continues to struggle with back discomfort.
Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor has filled all New York Mets fans with optimism and confidence, because his contribution is more than vital in this final stage. There is no doubt that he is the leader of the team at the moment.
The shortstop’s performance began with a right foot, as in his first at-bat of the game, he hit a single to center field on a short fly ball, off Philadelphia Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez. Although at the time everything seemed positive for the Capitals, there was still discomfort in the player’s body.
In the first attacking opportunity available to the locals, Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor had to show his ability to defend the always complicated sixth position in the penalty area. After a ground ball from Trea Turner, the Puerto Rican was able to handle it without too many problems and score the second goal of the half, it was clear that he was not comfortable on the pitch.
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After that inning, the New York Mets’ No. 12 was replaced by Venezuelan Luisangel Acuña, who remained at shortstop. Minutes after the substitution, the team reported on its x.com account that he had left the game again due to back pain.
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