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Mets' Francisco Lindor Has Big Game, Walks Off Cubs After Battling Flu

The flu couldn't keep Francisco Lindor from delivering for his team in the clutch.

The New York Mets shortstop left Wednesday night's game with flu-like symptoms but bounced back on Thursday. While Lindor didn't start the afternoon game against the Chicago Cubs, he pinch-hit for Joey Wendle in the sixth inning and delivered a two-run double. He wasn't finished.

The four-time All-Star came up in the bottom of the 11th inning with one out, runners on first and second and the Mets trailing 6–5. He lined a 3–2 pitch from Daniel Palencia down the left field line, scoring Brett Baty and Harrison Bader and giving the Mets a 7–6 walk-off win.