The New York Mets faced a troubling reality after their 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. New York had dropped 14 of the last 16 games as a brutal slump derailed a promising season, knocking the team out of the division race.

Francisco Lindor addressed the Mets’ struggles after New York lost its fifth straight series following a 4-3 loss Thursday. But the veteran shortstop helped rally the troops, leading the Mets to a 3-1 win over the Mariners and snapping a three-game skid Saturday.

Lindor also made history in the game after picking up his 20th stolen base of the season. With the swipe , he became the first shortstop in MLB history with five 20/20 seasons, per Talkin Baseball.

The five-time All-Star slapped a single to left in the seventh inning, moving Brett Baty over

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