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Lindor hits leadoff homer, grand slam as Mets pound Gerrit Cole, rout Yankees 12-2

Francisco Lindor delivered a massive offensive performance, opening the contest with a home run and later adding a grand slam. His barrage helped fuel a dominant showing against pitcher Gerrit Cole as the New York Mets piled on the offense.

The lopsided affair concluded in a decisive 12-2 blowout victory for the Mets over the crosstown New York Yankees.