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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor shared an adorable moment with his daughter Amapola during a post game interview after beating the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
The Puerto Rican blasted a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning to help the Mets clinch victory and secure a place in the NLCS after nine years. During his post-game interview, Lindor was accompanied by his daughter Amapola, who stole the spotlight by playfully grabbing the mic and interrupting her father's interview.
The video struck a chord among MLB fans across the country and on social media. Here's the video:
Francisco Lindor's family moved to Florida when he was only 12, and he grew up playing baseball throughout his school days.
He was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 2011 MLB Draft and went on to make his major league debut in 2015. He soon become one of their best players and was traded to the New York Mets in 2021.
Since joining the Mets, Lindor has been a central figure in their lineup. He achieved his first 30-30 season last year and has put in a MVP-calibre season this year to help them reach the postseason. His go-ahead grand slam on Wednesday propelled the Mets into the NLCS, where he will be one of their most important players.
Lindor is married to Katia, with whom he has two daughters - Kalina and Amapola. The couple got married in December 2021, having welcomed their first daughter a year earlier. In June 2023, Amapola was born, and the one-year-old is already attending interviews with her father.
Francisco Lindor wants to "win it all" with the Mets
Once Francisco Lindor got his daughter Amapola to settle down on his lap, the New York Mets shortstop answered some questions for the media.
When asked if there was any extra significance in being part of the first Mets team to clinch a playoff series at home in 24 years, he replied:
"I want to win it all."
Lindor added that he's proud to be a part of a special team that plays baseball the right way. However, the job is not yet done, and they have to continue putting in big performances as they make a push for the World Series title.
