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Lindor homers to join 30-30 club as Mets beat Cubs 8-5 to remain in playoff position
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New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
CHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered to reach the 30-30 milestone for the second time, Brett Baty went deep and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Thursday night to remain in position for the final National League wild card. The Mets built a six-run lead and withstood a shaky outing by rookie Nolan McLean (5-1). They remained a game ahead of Cincinnati in the playoff race, with the Reds beating Pittsburgh 2-1.