The New York Mets are on a serious tear right now, sweeping two series and only dropping one over the past two weeks. And get this: the offense, ironically, has been way better since they lost Juan Soto. We’re talking Francisco Lindor absolutely raking, Bo Bichette earning what might be his first fireball of the year, Luis Torrens going on a full-blown power surge, and a bunch of guys who were struggling are now trending way, way up. Sure, they got shut out in two of their three losses in the past 12 games, but outside of that, the bats are cooking!
Torrens, Bichette, and Lindor Are Going Absolutely Off
Let’s talk about the guys who are absolutely scorching the ball right now. Luis Torrens, despite having half the plate appearances of the everyday guys, leads the team with ten runs batted in over the past 12 games, and he only even played in seven of them! Out of his eight hits, half, yeah HALF, of them were home runs. That’s good for a mind-blowing 332 wRC+, which is by far the best mark on the entire squad. The dude also walked four times and scored six runs. What a run!
Then there’s Bo Bichette, our other fireball recipient. He’s posted a ridiculous 197 wRC+ in 53 plate appearances. Bichette leads the team in hits with 18, absolutely buoyed by that insane 5-for-5 performance in Pittsburgh during the Mets’ 11-1 demolition of the Pirates. He’s also scored seven runs, driven in nine, and walked six times. Since that five-hit day on August 9, Bichette has only gone hitless in one single game. The man is dialed in.
Francisco Lindor has been nearly as good, and honestly, he probably deserved a fireball too. His 11 hits are second only to Bichette for the team lead, and he leads the team in runs scored with 11 and walks with seven. Lindor has gone deep three times and driven in seven runs. Seriously, since Juan Soto left, Lindor has been the absolute engine of this Mets offense throughout the month of August, even collecting the clutch walk-off knock in their come-from-behind victory on Saturday.
Young Stepping Up, Alvarez Showing Flashes Despite Ks
It’s not just the big names either. Jared Young is marking his second straight meter in the green with a strong 174 wRC+ in 45 plate appearances, and he’s still playing almost every day. His ten RBIs in the past two weeks match Torrens for the team lead, and his eight runs scored are second only to Lindor. Of his 15 hits, six went for extra bases. This guy is making a real impact.
Now, Francisco Alvarez, on the other hand, hasn’t been nearly as hot, but he’s still put up a respectable 91 wRC+ in his last 41 plate appearances. Of his seven hits, three went for extra bases, with two doubles and a home run. He’s also walking at a much higher rate than ever before in his career, drawing five free passes over the past two weeks. The one real bummer? He leads the team in strikeouts with 18. Gotta cut those down, man.
This Mets team is truly clicking in August, proving they can produce without their biggest bat. If these guys keep mashing like this, they’re gonna be a serious problem for every team on their schedule. Let’s see them keep this momentum rolling!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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