The Mets are proud of their lineup depth, which has been hot and cold this season and which was frigid Thursday afternoon. Nos. 5-9 in the order went 2-for-18 with a walk and six strikeouts.

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It did not matter, in part because of their pitching and in part because the group Steve Cohen once called the “Fab Four” provided all the offense the Mets would need.

Francisco Lindor made things happen with his legs, Juan Soto furthered what has become a historic season, Pete Alonso has caught fire at the right time and Brandon Nimmo contributed the biggest hit in the 6-1 victory over the Padres at Citi Field

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