Francisco Lindor broke up Bowden Francis’ no-hit bid with a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Francisco Alvarez added a three-run shot and the New York Mets scored six times in their last at-bat to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis stands on the mound after New York Mets ’ Francisco Lindor hit a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis reacts as he works against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
It was the second time in four starts Francis lost a no-hitter on a leadoff homer in the ninth — Taylor Ward connected off the right-hander for the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 24. Sean Manaea struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run and three hits. Danny Young got one out in relief to help the Mets win for the 11th time in 13 games.
J.D. Martinez walked to load the bases a second time, and Starling Marte chased Green with a sacrifice fly. New York’s Harrison Bader opened the sixth with a drive to deep left field but Toronto’s Davis Schneider
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