{"id":112533,"date":"2024-10-10T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T06:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=112533"},"modified":"2024-10-10T13:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T06:12:00","slug":"miracle-mets-reach-nlcs-by-on-euphoric-francisco-lindor-grand-slam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=112533","title":{"rendered":"Miracle Mets reach NLCS by on euphoric Francisco Lindor grand slam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For five-plus innings on Wednesday the sellout crowd at Citi Field waited patiently for the chance to erupt, and finally Francisco Lindor provided that moment.<\/p>\n<p>One swing.<\/p>\n<p>Four runs.<\/p>\n<p>Hello, National League Championship Series.<\/p>\n<p>Lindor\u2019s mighty bat <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/09\/sports\/francisco-lindor-lights-citi-field-on-fire-with-mets-grand-slam\/\">delivered a sixth-inning grand slam<\/a> that helped remove the Phillies from the Mets\u2019 October \u201cto-do\u201d list with a 4-1 victory in Game 4 of the NLDS.<\/p>\n<p>The Mets will face either the Padres or Dodgers beginning Sunday in Game 1 of the NLCS. The Padres started the night with a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five series against the Dodgers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FRANCISCO LINDOR PUTS CITI FIELD ON ITS FEET IN GRAND FASHION!! #shorts\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M79beTdNk0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hits a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLDS against the Phillies at Citi Field on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Robert Sabo for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Edwin Diaz, after walking two batters in the ninth, added the punctuation mark by striking out Kyle Schwarber for the final out. <\/p>\n<p>Diaz\u2019s teammates rushed from the dugout and fireworks detonated above the ballpark.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo do it at home, it\u2019s cool because you get to celebrate not only with your family, but the fans,\u201d Lindor said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates his grand slam in the sixth inning against the Phillies on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Mets celebrate their win over the Phillies and reaching the NLCS on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Robert Sabo for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Mets players celebrate on the field after winning the NLDS over the Phillies on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Robert Sabo for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After threatening early \u2014 twice loading the bases without scoring \u2014 the Mets, behind 1-0, again rallied in the sixth. <\/p>\n<p>J.D. Martinez singled against Jeff Hoffman, Starling Marte was hit by a pitch and Tyrone Taylor walked. <\/p>\n<p>After Francisco Alvarez hit a grounder that became a force out at the plate, Phillies manager Rob Thomson inserted reliever Carlos Estevez.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Lindor went ahead 2-1 in the count before launching a 99-mph fastball over the fence in right-center to start the countdown party. <\/p>\n<p>Nine outs later, the Mets celebrated the first home clincher in Citi Field\u2019s 16 seasons of existence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Harrison Bader and the Mets celebrate in the clubhouse after their NLDS win on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Mets owner Steve Cohen (l.) and infielder Jose Iglesias (r.) celebrate with the OMG sign in the clubhouse after winning the NLDS on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI want to win it all,\u201d Lindor said. \u201cAnd ours will be a team that will forever be remembered. This will be a team that comes every 10 years and eat for free everywhere they go. I want to do that. But the job is not done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Team owner Steve Cohen was asked if the $341 million contract he gave Lindor before the 2021 season was money well spent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat 341 is looking pretty freakin\u2019 good right now,\u201d Cohen told The Post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Starling Marte hugs Francisco Lindor after his grand slam on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Francisco Lindor and Mets teammates celebrate with the OMG sign after his grand slam on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lindor\u2019s blast was just the latest dramatic homer by the shortstop, whose ninth inning shot in Atlanta on Sept. 30 in the first game of a doubleheader helped clinch a postseason berth for the Mets.<\/p>\n<p>The Phillies were the NL East champions, but that designation got them exactly one playoff victory. <\/p>\n<p>The Mets, who entered the postseason as a wild card with the No. 6 seed, needed a victory on the final day of the regular season just to reach the playoffs. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Mets take a team photo to celebrate their NLDS win on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Mets pitcher David Peterson reacts after Francisco Lindor turns an inning-ending double play in the seventh on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They followed with two victories in three games to win the NL Wild Card Series in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a first-class organization,\u201d manager Carlos Mendoza said. \u201cWe\u2019ve got great people here. I\u2019m proud of the fan base. Mets Nation, this is for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Fireworks go off near the home-run apple after the Mets\u2019 NLDS win on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Robert Sabo for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On this night Reed Garrett, David Peterson and Diaz combined on four scoreless innings in relief behind a superb start from Jose Quintana.<\/p>\n<p>The Phillies managed only an unearned run against Quintana over five innings. <\/p>\n<p>The left-hander allowed only two hits and two walks and a hit batter, with six strikeouts before departing at 90 pitches, after he allowed a leadoff double to Bryce Harper in the sixth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A Mets fan celebrates after Francisco Lindor\u2019s grand slam on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Mets loaded the bases with one out in the first inning against Ranger Suarez, but couldn\u2019t capitalize, as Jose Iglesias and Martinez struck out successively in non-competitive at-bats.<\/p>\n<p>Suarez was again in trouble in the second, when Mark Vientos\u2019 two-out single loaded the bases. <\/p>\n<p>But the left-hander retired Brandon Nimmo to escape with the game still scoreless, despite having thrown 57 pitches through two innings.<\/p>\n<p>Pete Alonso continued the Mets\u2019 parade of base runners by drawing a leadoff walk in the third, but after Iglesias struck out, Martinez hit into an inning-ending double play.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A Mets fan holds up a Grimace OMG pumpkin sign at Citi Field on Oct. 9, 2024. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Quintana dented in the fourth, walking Bryce Harper and allowing a double to Nick Castellanos. Alec Bohm hit a slow grounder on which Vientos considered throwing home, but fumbled. <\/p>\n<p>Harper scored the game\u2019s first run, but Quintana escaped further trouble by retiring J.T. Realmuto and Bryson Stott.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDelivering insights on all things Amazin&#8217;s\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThank you\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Quintana drilled Schwarber with two outs in the fifth, but recovered to strike out Trea Turner and keep the deficit at one run.<\/p>\n<p>The Mets stranded two additional runners in the fifth. Lindor doubled leading off the inning and Vientos walked, ending Suarez\u2019s outing. <\/p>\n<p>Hoffman struck out Nimmo and Alonso before retiring Iglesias, increasing the Mets\u2019 left-on-base total to eight through five innings.<\/p>\n<p>Quintana was removed after Harper\u2019s double in the sixth. 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