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From thumbs-down to thumbs-up: Javier Baez apologizes, then caps New York Mets' unlikely comeback to crowd's delight

Hours after apologizing for a recent thumbs-down gesture meant as a dig at Mets fans, Javier Baez turned boos into cheers when he sprinted home from first for the game-ending run in New York's 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

He even gave a thumbs-up to the crowd after celebrating with teammates.

Baez and Francisco Lindor held separate news conferences earlier Tuesday to apologize for the thumbs-down gesture they and teammate Kevin Pillar delivered during Sunday's 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals.