Heroes, zeros and the full inside pitch from the Mets’ 4-1 win over the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday night at Citi Field:
Hero
Francisco Lindor calmly rounded the bases after his sixth-inning, go-ahead grand slam. In a Citi Field that exploded, only Lindor — with a bad back and who tries not to jump during celebrations because of Edwin Diaz flashbacks — remained stoic for perhaps the biggest swing in the ballpark’s history.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor #12 rounds the bases on his grand slam. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostZero
Carlos Estevez, a Phillies deadline addition meant to extinguish fires, threw 100-mph heat to Lindor and watched the game go up in smoke.
Unsung hero
Nearly forgotten by the end were the five innings and one unearned run charged to Jose Quintana, who has not allowed an earned run in two postseason starts.
Mets pitcher Jose Quintana #62 throws a pitch during the 4th inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostStat: 2
Postseason grand slams by the Mets, Lindor joining Edgardo Alfonzo (sorry, Robin Ventura).
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Quote of the Day
“I felt like Ricky Bobby. My hands just went up, and I don’t remember putting my hands up. … That was a swing of a lifetime.”
— Pete Alonso on his reaction to Francisco Lindor’s grand slam
