Offensively, the Mets were led by Francisco Lindor, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two stolen bases. The stolen bases gave him nine on the season, while the homer was his 10th, putting him in some rare history among shortstops.

It's been a tough week for New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto. Soto has been heavily criticized by the media for his perceived lack of hustle -- specifically on two plays; a check-swing groundout against the New York Yankees on Sunday night and a long single off the Green Monster against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Amidst a week filled with heated exchanges between the Mets and Red Sox, including ejections and on-field arguments, a surprising twist emerged. Red S

On Tuesday night, Buehler was ejected from the Boston Red Sox matchup with the New York Mets after arguing with home plate umpire Mike Estabrook. After the game, Buehler quote-tweeted a clip of Lindor cheerleading for his ejection and said, "I wouldn't want me out there either. Sad thing is the BULLPEN is full of f--king animals. Tough choice."

Francisco Lindor got his wish, but Walker Buehler got the last laugh. Buehler, the Red Sox starter who earned an ejection on Tuesday night in the 2-0 win over the Mets, took a shot at Lindor after the shortstop was captured telling the umpires to eject the righty in the third inning.

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