As play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen confirmed on the SNY telecast, Lindor's eighth leadoff blast marks a single-season high for any Mets batter. Curtis Granderson, the ex-Mets All-Star outfielder, twice hit seven in a season.

After a difficult start to the summer, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is crushing his way through August.  In a 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals o

In his last six games, the 31-year-old has hit .560 at the plate with a 1.647 OPS. Furthermore, he recorded three home runs, seven RBIs, and just one strikeout in 28 plate appearances. Lindor's performance was so good that he earned the National League Player of the Week honors.