Lindor Homers Moments After Wife’s Violin Anthem at Mets’ Hispanic Heritage Night

Lead Francisco Lindor hit a solo home run in the second inning just minutes after his wife, Katia, performed the national anthem on violin at Citi Field during Tuesday’s Hispanic Heritage Night.

Nut Graf The New York shortstop not only powered the Mets to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres but also highlighted personal milestones: he was honored as the team’s Roberto Clemente Award nominee and shared the spotlight with his family in a rare pregame ceremony.

Game Details

  • Early Surge: The Mets erupted for five runs in the first inning, capitalizing on four consecutive hits off Michael King to seize control immediately.
  • Lindor’s Line: Lindor went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, scored twice and drew a walk, marking his 27th homer of the season and snapping a 14-game homerless streak while boosting his season slash line to .265/.340/.454.
  • Power Display: Pete Alonso added his 35th homer two batters after Lindor, and Brett Baty joined the barrage with a two-run shot in the first, guiding New York to its second straight win and reinforcing its grip on a Wild Card spot.

Family Spotlight In a festive pregame ceremony, Katia Lindor, a classically trained violinist, delivered a flawless rendition of the anthem as their three children watched proudly from the dugout railing. Lindor beamed, holding their youngest son, Koa, as daughters Kalina and Amapola cheered on.

Clemente Nomination Earlier on Tuesday, Lindor learned he had been named the Mets’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, recognizing his extensive community work-including over $1 million donated to his alma mater and hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico-marking his third consecutive nomination.

Season Outlook With the win, New York extended its lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks to 1½ games for the final NL Wild Card position, underscoring its momentum down the season’s stretch. The electric family night and Lindor’s clutch performance reaffirmed his role as both a team leader and community ambassador.