Francisco Lindor knew. Lindor's home run, the 250th of his major league career, lifted the New York Mets over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Friday night and sent smoke rising from the Home Run Apple in center field.

As soon as the ball hit the bat, Francisco Lindor knew he called game. He hit a towering, 401-foot home run to give the New York Mets a 5-4 walk-off win Friday night over the St. Louis Cardinals. The solo shot was a no-doubter that landed in the upper deck at Citi Field,