Francisco Lindor, in the midst of a challenging Mets stretch, delivered a jolt by launching a 369-foot leadoff home run off Luis Castillo in the first inning, tying a franchise record with seven leadoff homers in a season (Curtis Granderson, 2015-16). The blast boosted New York to a 1-1 tie and energized Citi Field as Lindor logged his 23rd long ball of 2025. Seattle struck first with an RBI double from Julio Rodríguez, but Lindor's blast flipped the momentum. The Mets, mired in a rough patch (13 of 15 losses), sit 64-57, five games behind NL East leader Philadelphia and in a tight wild-card chase. The night highlighted Lindor’s pop in a pivotal moment as the Mets chase a playoff push, while Seattle sought to steady itself in a crowded postseason race.

Lindor’s homer carried more weight than a single game moment; it anchored a narrative of Leadoff Power and franchise-record chase, a plus for fantasy managers valuing plate appearances and multi-category contributions. The evening also underscored the back-and-forth nature of the Mets-Mariners series—a reminder that every spark matters when teams tread water in late-season races. The Phillies remain in firm control of the division, but New York’s offense flashed a potential spark as they attempt to climb back into the playoff picture.