New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) hugs Francisco Lindor after the top of the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor follows through on a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after the third out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor (12) is congratulated by Dominic Smith (2) after scoring against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
New York Mets’ Joey Lucchesi and third baseman Jeff McNeil (6) celebrate after scoring on McNeil’s home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) tags out Arizona Diamondbacks’ Tim Locastro (16) during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor teamed up to produce all four runs a night after scuffling in the dugout and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Saturday night.
The pair attempted to dismiss Friday’s dustup by bizarrely claiming they were arguing over an animal spotted in the clubhouse tunnel — Lindor said it was a rat, McNeil’s story was that it was a raccoon or possum.
No critters Saturday for the All-Star hitters. McNeil drove a two-run homer in the third off Merrill Kelly (2-3), and Lindor had a double, an RBI and scored on a throwing error after a stolen base.
Lindor crashed McNeil’s postgame video call with reporters, hugged his teammate and said they saw a “ratcoon” Friday night.
“It’s fantastic playing with him,” McNeil said. “I hope to do so for a long time. He’s going to be here for a little while.”
Lindor, acquired from the Cleveland Indians in January, signed a $341 million, 10-year extension with the Mets the night before opening day.
“So hopefully I can do the same and we can have a great up-the-middle combination for years to come,” McNeil said.
Five pitchers combined for an eight-hitter on a bullpen day for the Mets, who have won four straight. Opener Tommy Hunter tossed two hitless innings before Joey Lucchesi (1-2) maintained a combined no-hitter until the sixth. He earned the win after allowing one run over 3 1/3 innings.
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