Up came Francisco Lindor. On a 1-1 pitch, Lindor crushed a home run that landed in the upper deck. “Put it in the books,” as Howie Rose said — the blast marked Lindor's first walk-off home run in a Mets uniform and his 250th career home run.

The New York Mets star shortstop walked it off Friday night at Citi Field, mashing a towering 401-foot solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure a dramatic 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. It's still early in the 2025 season, but everything about this walk-off homer will make it one of the coolest plays of the year.

The Mets’ star shortstop delivers a dramatic moment under the lights at Citi Field, sending New York to the top of the NL East.