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Francisco Lindor's odd defensive brain fart cost the Mets a run vs. A's
TL;DR
Francisco Lindor's defensive misplay allowed a run to score for the A's during a tied game against the Mets. Instead of making a routine play, Lindor trailed behind the bag, leading to a missed double play opportunity.
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The New York Mets were tied with the A's early on Saturday with a chance to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the second inning.
That's when a grounder was hit to the right of second base. It seemed set up for an obvious Marcus Semien flip to Francisco Lindor for a throw to first and the double play.
But instead, Lindor trailed behind the bag as if to field the grounder.
Semien was left to scramble, and he could only get one out, so a run came home.
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The A's had already scored one run that inning, and they took a 2-1 lead on a double play that never happened.
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The Mets escaped without any more runs allowed in the second, although they then gave up five in the third as the early game turned ugly.
Still, it loomed as a bizarre mistake that a defensive standout like Lindor should never make.
It's not clear whether he had the number of outs wrong, or if he thought Semien was shifted more and wouldn't be in position, or if he simply had a total brain fart.
Whatever the reason, it very likely cost the Mets a double play, and therefore a run.
Amid an odd start to the season for Lindor, this was just another play to make you shake your head.
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Q&A
What happened during the Mets vs. A's game involving Francisco Lindor?
Francisco Lindor made a defensive error that allowed a run to score for the A's by failing to execute a routine play at second base.
How did Francisco Lindor's mistake affect the Mets' game against the A's?
Lindor's misplay resulted in the A's scoring a run, which could have been avoided with a successful double play.
Who was involved in the defensive play that led to the Mets' run being scored?
Marcus Semien was involved in the play, attempting to flip the ball to Francisco Lindor for a double play, but Lindor's positioning caused the error.
