Mets’ Clutch Hitting Crisis Grows as Lindor Debate Heats Up
Mets’ Clutch Hitting Crisis Grows as Lindor Debate Heats Up  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Thu Apr 02 2026
Description: The Mets’ early season struggles take center stage as frustrations mount over their inability to deliver in big moments. A brutal stretch with runners in scoring position raises familiar concerns, and Francisco Lindor’s mental lapse continues to spark debate about accountability and leadership. Evan and Tiki dig into whether Carlos Mendoza missed an opportunity to send a message by not benching Lindor, and what that decision means inside the clubhouse. They also break down the bigger issue of offensive inconsistency, the pressure on key bats like Bo Bichette, and whether these early trends are just noise or something more concerning for the Mets moving forward.