New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s frustration from the team’s seven-game losing streak and his ongoing slump at the plate spilled onto the field, followed by a strong reaction in the dugout.
His costly error at a crucial moment allowed the Milwaukee Brewers to fully pick up momentum, leading to the Mets’ 7-4 loss on Saturday.
How Lindor’s Error Cost the Mets Game Against the Brewers
With two outs and the bases loaded at the bottom of the second inning, Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz hit a high-bouncing chopper in the middle. What looked like a routine play turned costly when Lindor misjudged the ball, which bounced off his glove and into center field.
The miscue allowed the Brewers to score two runs, giving Milwaukee a 2-1 lead. Mets pitcher Frankie Montas, who had worked hard to keep the Brewers off the scoreboard, was removed after throwing 72 pitches over three innings while pitching in relief.
Even though he allowed three runs, only one was earned. Before this game, Montas had surrendered 12 earned runs combined across his previous two starts.
It’s a two-run error charged to Francisco Lindor, with last night’s defensive hero Blake Perkins running hard to score from second base for a 2-1 Brewers lead. pic.twitter.com/iMvmqBx1dZ
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) August 9, 2025
The error proved to be a turning point early in the game. Lindor, who is usually calm, even lost his composure. He displayed his frustration in the dugout as cameras caught him slamming his glove in disgust.
“I wasn’t able to help Montas that inning,” Lindor told SNY TV. “He executed, got us the pitch we needed to get out of that inning without damage against — it’s a routine groundball and should have been made. Montas is a guy going through it, and I wanted to be there for him in that moment.”
“That should have been an easy play,” Lindor continued. “I let my pitcher and my team down in a key moment. Montas did everything right to get out of that inning, and I wasn’t able to come through for him.”
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Lindor didn’t shy away from taking responsibility after the game, as he has done more than a few times this season. He also expressed disappointment that Montas’ efforts ended in vain due to his mistake on the field.
“I take a lot of pride in my defense,” he added. “The pitchers work as hard as they can, they execute the pitch, and if there’s a groundball to me, it’s up to me to be able to finish the play for them.”
How Does This Loss Impact the New York Mets’ Postseason Hopes?
The Mets’ 7-4 defeat to the Brewers extends their losing streak to seven games, marking nine defeats in their last ten outings.
It’s a deeply troubling slump at a critical point in the season as the team tries to close the gap with the National League East division leaders, the Philadelphia Phillies, who are currently 4.5 games ahead.
Francisco Lindor on showing his frustration in the dugout after his error in the second inning:
“I take a lot of pride in defense… Montas did everything right and I wasn’t able to come through for him” pic.twitter.com/DOU4E6B9Ym
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 10, 2025
The Mets are still clinging to the third NL Wild Card spot, but their recent form has been among the worst in baseball since June. Offensively, key players have struggled for consistency.
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After the All-Star break, Lindor’s struggles with production have also become a significant problem for the Mets. Over 20 games and 85 at-bats since the break, he is hitting just .176, .231 OBP, and a .294 SLG with only two home runs and a .525 OPS.
With the playoff race tightening, the Mets can’t afford more slip-ups. They need to bounce back and quickly snap their recent losing streak, which starts with Lindor regaining form at the top of the lineup while continuing to deliver an elite defense, which the team relies on.
