Mets Win on Lindor's Walk-Off
Francisco Lindor's RBI Single in Ninth Inning Seals Mets' Dramatic 5-4 Walk-Off Victory Over Nationals
Francisco Lindor delivered a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, according to AP via Messenger-Inquirer. The hit capped a two-run rally after the Mets trailed 4-3, giving New York its sixth walk-off win of the season.
The win was sweet redemption for Lindor. Earlier in the eighth inning, he was thrown out at second base trying to advance on a pitch in the dirt. One inning later, he delivered the game-winner, singling over a drawn-in right fielder Dylan Crews to end it, Herald Bulletin reported.
Ninth-Inning Rally Erases One-Run Deficit
The Mets entered the ninth inning trailing 4-3. Brett Baty worked a leadoff walk against Nationals reliever Yovanni Gallegos, according to Lancaster Online. Jorge Polanco followed and also came around to score. Suddenly, the Mets had flipped the game.
With runners on base and the infield drawn in, Lindor came to the plate. He punched a single to right field, over the head of a shallow-playing Dylan Crews. Baty and Polanco both scored. The Mets won 5-4, and Citi Field erupted, Star Democrat reported.
Lindor Bounces Back After Costly Baserunning Mistake
Lindor's heroics came just one inning after a painful blunder. In the eighth, he tried to advance to second base on a pitch in the dirt. The Nationals threw him out. It was a mistake that could have defined the night — but it didn't, according to LMT Online.
Instead, Lindor got a chance to make it right. When he stepped to the plate in the ninth with the game on the line, he came through. His single to right was a perfect counter to the drawn-in outfield the Nationals had set up against him.
Nationals' Brady House Homer and Jared Young Double Not Enough
Washington gave itself a lead thanks to two big hits. Brady House hit a solo home run, and Jared Young added a two-run double. Those blows pushed the Nationals to a 4-3 advantage heading into the final inning, WD Times reported.
But the Nationals' bullpen could not hold the lead. Reliever Yovanni Gallegos gave up the leadoff walk to Baty to start the Mets' rally. Washington also played its outfield shallow, trying to cut off a run — a decision Lindor exploited with his game-winning single.
Mets Now Own Six Walk-Off Wins This Season
Saturday's win was the sixth walk-off victory for the Mets in 2025, according to Star Democrat. Walk-off wins require late-game nerve and execution. The Mets have shown they have both. Six such wins signals a team that does not give up when trailing late.
New York continues to show it can manufacture runs in clutch moments. Baty's ability to draw a key walk, Polanco's run, and Lindor's decisive single all came when the pressure was highest. For Mets fans, Saturday was another reminder of what this team is capable of in the ninth.
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