The New York Mets are no strangers to struggling stars this season. Slugger Juan Soto hit .232 in April and .219 in May after signing a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the team in the offseason.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Francisco Lindor Joins Alex Rodriguez in Incredible Baseball History. The New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night at Oracle Park, moving to 60-44 in the process.

The New York Mets shortstop offered a five-word response on the New York Yankees' "tough" decision on Anthony Volpe.

Alonso and Lindor combined on this day for five RBIs in leading a 6-3 victory over the Angels at Citi Field to complete a three-game sweep. It was the fourth straight win for the Mets, matching their longest streak in six weeks.

The Mets have won 4 straight games, completing a 3-game home sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-3 victory Wednesday. New York cashed as a -161 home favorite, while the total (9) resulted in a push.

The New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants hope to put new toys from their impressive bullpens on display for a national-television audience Sunday night when they wrap up a three-game series. The Mets have outpitched the Giants in winning the first two games of the set,