On Thursday, the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians will finish their series in Ohio.
The Mets are looking to go for the sweep after winning the first two games.
Most recently, they won by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday.
Francisco Lindor (who batted 2nd) finished with four strikeouts in five at-bats.
New York Mets Announce Francisco Lindor Decision
GettyFrancisco Lindor #12 and Marcus Semien #10 of the New York Mets celebrate their team’s 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 04, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
For Thursday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “NYM Mets Lineup 08/06 1. Francisco Lindor SS 2. Bo Bichette 3B 3. Luis Robert Jr. CF 4. Carson Benge RF 5. Francisco Alvarez DH 6. Marcus Semien 2B 7. Eric Wagaman 1B 8. Luis Torrens C 9. Cristian Pache LF”
Lindor has been moved up to the leadoff spot in the order on Thursday.
The 32-year-old comes into the day batting .228 with 51 hits, nine home runs, 25 RBIs, 29 runs and two stolen bases in 58 games.
He is in the middle of his 6th season with New York.
GettyFrancisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Before the Mets, Lindor had spent the first six seasons of his career with the Guardians.
In 2016, he helped the franchise reach Game 7 of the World Series.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyFrancisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets speaks to SportsNet New York after the 6-2 win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 27, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
Max Goodman: “Mets have a chance to sweep the Guardians in Cleveland this afternoon. Eric Wagaman and Cristian Pache get a start against lefty Foster Griffin. No A.J. Ewing.”
@RealAndrewGoo: “There is no excuse for Ewing and Benge not to play everyday.”
@jetsfan24x7: “Sweeping Cleveland with a lineup like this would be the biggest feat in Mets history”
Looking At The Mets
GettyFrancisco Lindor #12 and Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets look on during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 29, 2026 in New York City.
The Mets have had a tough 2026 season.
They are currently at the bottom of the National League East with a 49-66 record in 115 games.
Following the Guardians, the Mets will visit the Pirates on Friday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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