The 31-year-old went 3-for-5 at the plate on Friday against the Giants, including slugging his 20th home run of the season, which helped propel the Mets to their fifth straight victory, 8-1. It was also Lindor's first long ball since July 11 against the Kansas City Royals.

Left-hander Jake Eder gives up four runs in the third inning, which is too much for the Angels to overcome in a 6-3 loss to the Mets.

Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery came out to argue with Bacchus after the at-bat and was ejected after a heated back-and-forth. A half-inning later, Angels offensive coordinator Tim Laker was ejected for barking at Bacchus. The Mets hung on for the 6-3 win, completing a three-game sweep of the Angels.

Francisco Alvarez hit a tying homer in his second game back from the minors and Ryne Stanek retired Mike Trout with two runners aboard for the final out as the New York Mets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.

MLB fans are furious afer the home plate performance of umpire Erich Bacchus during the Angels-Mets game today.

Brett Baty Earns Praise From Carlos Mendoza After Mets’ Win Over Angels originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets have several of baseball's best players, but they also have an unexpected hero. Infielder Brett Baty is having a career year, and he continued his good form in Monday's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Brandon Nimmo brought in the game-winning run for New York after Francisco Alvarez stays hot after his return from the minors. The Mets won 3-2 and are on a three-game winning streak to follow up back-to-back losses to start the second half.

The Los Angeles Angels, after getting swept in a three-game series by the New York Mets to put a dent in their postseason hopes, begin a make-or-break 13-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday in Anaheim,