Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez were pivotal in the Mets’ victory over the Diamondbacks, with Alvarez’s infield single and subsequent scoring positioning leading to Lindor’s three-run homer in the seventh. Despite a shaky performance from Dedniel Núñez in the eighth, the duo combined defensively when Edwin Diaz faced a threat in the ninth, as Alvarez’s quick throw allowed Lindor to effect a crucial tag out on Alex Thomas. Lindor praised Alvarez’s hard work and emphasized the importance of defense in winning games and making playoff runs.
