Mets rally in seventh inning, Lindor set for rehab assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The New York Mets scored four runs in the seventh inning to secure a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on June 18. After a tie at 3-3 heading into the seventh, Mark Vientos’ walk extended the inning, leading to Eric Wagaman's pinch-hit single and Marcus Semien's crucial two-run triple. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Vientos' at-bat as pivotal for the inning. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor is expected to start his rehab with Double-A Binghamton as he recovers from a calf strain, with hopes he could return by the end of June.
- •Mets scored four runs in the seventh inning against the Phillies.
- •Mark Vientos' walk was crucial in extending the inning.
- •Eric Wagaman's pinch-hit single gave the Mets the lead.
- •Marcus Semien hit a two-run triple in the seventh.
- •Francisco Lindor set to begin rehab assignment next month.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Notes: Key to big seventh inning against Phillies, decision to use Eric Wagaman
"Following the Mets' 6-4 win over the Phillies on Thursday night, manager Carlos Mendoza and the players spoke about the big seventh inning and Francisco Lindor's impending return.
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