Here’s what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it…


  • After initiating a team meeting following Wednesday’s loss, Francisco Lindor went 4-for-4 to help the Mets come back to beat the ArizonaDiamondbacks, 3-2

  • Speaking after the game, Christian Scott discussed Lindor’s decision to call the meeting, saying “it’s what great leaders do”

  • Scott allowed two runs in five innings, finishing strong in another impressive outing

  • J.D. Martinez, whose solo homer was the difference on Thursday, talked about the “healthy” players-only meeting

  • Pete Alonso pinch-hit late on Thursday and doubled, showing no ill-effects after leaving Wednesday’s game after being hit in the hand by a pitch

  • Francisco Alvarez started his rehab assignment with a bang, drawing a walk in his first plate appearance before smoking an opposite-field, three-run homer his second time up

  • Carlos Mendoza discussed the decision to DFA Jorge Lopez following the reliever’s on-field outburst and lack of remorse

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