NEW YORK -- Carlos Carrasco pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in almost three years, leading the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Thursday.
Francisco Lindor, who had three hits, and Eduardo Escobar each connected for solo homers. Escobar's second-inning shot gave the Mets the lead for good as they took three of four from the Giants.
"We're the New York Mets," Lindor said with a grin after his first start at designated hitter since Aug. 2, 2020. "We've got a good team."
Mets manager Buck Showalter was back in the dugout after missing a game because of a medical procedure.