Francisco Lindor homers twice as Mets salvage series finale with 8-2 win against Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — The Mets were thrown a curveball of sorts Wednesday morning when San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his start and placed on the injured list with a left adductor strain. With little time to alter their game plan, the Mets approach was simple: Control the strike zone and be aggressive against San Francisco’s young relievers. It worked. The Mets ...