Lindor's Sixth-Inning Grand Slam Lifts Mets Over Phillies 4-1 to Reach NLCS

Oct 10, 2024, 12:24 AM

On October 9, 2024, Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning, propelling the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over their NL East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. The win at Citi Field marked the Mets' first series-clinching victory at their home stadium and secured their ninth trip to the National League Championship Series in franchise history and first since 2015. Lindor went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs, igniting chants of "MVP" from the ecstatic home crowd. Pete Alonso contributed by going 2-for-3 with a double. Closer Edwin Díaz sealed the victory with a 101-mph fastball to strike out Kyle Schwarber in the ninth inning. The Mets will face the winner of the series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.