Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto hit back-to-back home runs to extend the Mets' lead to 8-3 in the top of the 9th inning

Francisco Lindor Makes Juan Soto Request After Ronald Acuña News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unsurprisingly, the star-studded New York Mets are sending three players to the 2025 All-Star Game. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Pete Alonso, and closer Edwin Diaz all got the nod as they continue their momentum.

Mark Vientos had a three-run double in the eighth inning, Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer in the ninth and the New York Mets beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Friday night. Brandon Nimmo singled to open the eighth and Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto walked to load the bases against Steven Cruz (2-1).

A few days after Mets right fielder Juan Soto was egregiously left off the National League All-Star team, the reaction was still coming in.

The Mets star shortstop is in some decorated company as he continues to add to his Hall of Fame caliber resume

Shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz are set to represent the Mets during the All-Star Game that will be held at the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park. Following New York's come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, Lindor addressed Soto's All-Star Game snub.

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Huascar Brazoban discuss the Mets' 7-6 extra innings win over the Orioles, Brazoban's clean 10th inning, and Soto being snubbed from the All-Star Game.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor showed his support for teammate Juan Soto amidst MLB All-Star Game snub.