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Mets Make LeBron James Social Media Joke After Shohei Ohtani Tops Lindor for NL MVP

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani unanimously won the National League MVP award on Thursday, besting second-place finisher and New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.

After news of that result went live, the Mets channeled their inner LeBron James, referencing the Los Angeles Laker superstar's recent decision to take a social media sabbatical.

The Mets' social media stoppage lasted all of nine minutes, as the team honored their superstar in another X post.

It was an incredible year for the shortstop, as Lindor amassed 33 home runs and 91 RBI to go along with a .