Francisco Lindor's Walk-Off Homer Lifts Mets Past Cardinals 5-4

Francisco Lindor hit his 250th career home run in dramatic fashion, delivering his first walk-off homer as a New York Met to secure a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was a back-and-forth contest, with the Mets twice coming from behind after early leads by the Cardinals and a game-tying homer from Brendan Donovan in the top of the ninth. Key contributions included an RBI triple by Tyrone Taylor, a tying single from Juan Soto, a solo homer by Mark Vientos, and a go-ahead RBI double by Luis Torrens before Donovan's late equalizer. Lindor's decisive blast came off Cardinals reliever Ryan Fernandez, landing in the upper deck and making him the 19th active player to reach 250 home runs. The win showcased the Mets' resilience and never-say-die attitude, thrilling the home crowd at Citi Field. Lindor's heroics capped an entertaining night and underscored his leadership in the Mets' lineup.