Francisco Lindor is the man of destiny right now. Everything he touches turns to gold and certainly, the New York Mets aren’t complaining. From being a team that most wrote off to becoming the first to qualify for the NLCS the Mets have had a long journey. Lindor’s role cannot be understated, as he again gave evidence of it against the Philadelphia Phillies with his game-changing grand slam in the 6th inning.

However, while the Mets’ superstar was basking in the glory, his daughter Amapola was waiting to have her own star moment. The adorable Amapola was present with her father during his big post-game conference. And in a surprising turn of events, it was Amapola that everyone talked about after that interview, and for a good reason.

While Francisco Lindor was answering questions, his daughter was busy being mesmerized by the microphone. The young kid grabbed the mic as if she wanted to say something. Amapola’s playful antics immediately struck a chord all across the baseball world. To see the 1-year-old joining her father during his biggest moment was already a big attraction. However, seeing Amapola be completely awe-struck with a mic certainly made the fanbase smile.

But while Amapola did steal her father’s thunder, Lindor’s Mets legacy grew stronger. The 30-year-old has come a long way from his disastrous start in April. The Mets had been trailing 1-0 before Lindor’s entry in the 6th inning. In just 4.4 seconds, his 109.5 mph ball crossed the center field and into the stands. Just like that, the superstar had given the Mets an unassailable 4-1 lead and sent them to their first NLCS since 2015. Naturally, the Citi Field erupted but who was the man that celebrated the most? Mets’ owner Steve Cohen.

Francisco Lindor justifies the huge deal he got from Mets’ Owner

Steve Cohen had faced a lot of flack for giving Francisco Lindor a huge 10-year, $341 million deal in 2021. Because of the New York Mets’ underperformance and Lindor’s below-average first season, Cohen had to answer tough questions. So unsurprisingly after Lindor’s huge grand slam sent them to the NLCS, Cohen could heap a sigh of relief. “That 341 (million) is looking pretty freakin good right now,” the Mets owner said per New York Post’s Mike Puma.

Later, the owner noted how he had been “waiting for this for years.” The passionate billionaire also explained his dream of owning the franchise. “I wanted this place packed. I want to slay the negative Met fan perception and we’re on our way to doing that,” Cohen said per SNY. Cohen, of course, was referring to the perception that Mets never lived up to the expectations, unlike the other New York team – the Yankees. So now, while Philadelphia is going through a heartbreak, the Mets Nation has some celebration to do. 

After all, from Grimace to playoff pumpkin, everything is pointing towards something special being cooked within the Mets clubhouse. Could the Mets make the entire baseball world say OMG? Or is there another twist remaining in this epic story? Let us know in the comments.