Let Lindor walk you through his iconic NLDS grand slam

Francisco Lindor is responsible for one of the biggest home runs in Mets history, a go-ahead grand slam in a series-clinching victory over the Phillies in Game 4 of the 2024 NL Division Series.

Lindor was notably stoic as he rounded the bases -- a contrast to the euphoria unfolding around him. Why?

The five-time All-Star will take you through his thought process on the latest episode of the 6-1-1 Podcast, co-hosted by former Phillies stars Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins.

“We just have to be in the moment and not try to be bigger than the moment -- I remember thinking that,” Lindor said.

Lindor stepped into the box with the Mets trailing 1-0 in the sixth inning. The bases were loaded with one out, and New York had already stranded eight runners on base across the first five frames.

Phillies closer Carlos Estévez, summoned into the game earlier than usual, grooved Lindor a 2-1 fastball.

“I remember hitting the ball and saying, ‘Ooh, double.’ That was my first thought,” Lindor said. “Then I said, ‘Breathe.’ You can see me doing it. And now I have the bat in my hand, and as I take the next step, I say, ‘Breathe.’ And I drop the bat. And when I drop the bat, I say, ‘Got him.’”

Indeed he did. Lindor’s grand slam was just the third go-ahead homer in a postseason game while trailing in the sixth inning or later in Mets franchise history.

Lindor, Rollins and Howard cover plenty more topics on the latest 6-1-1 episode, including the significance of Lindor winning the Roberto Clemente Award and the art of playing shortstop.

You can tune into the 6-1-1 Podcast on MLB.com, MLB.TV, all podcast platforms and YouTube.