After the disastrous events that occurred after Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor called for a team meeting to figure out a path forward.

Despite his display of leadership in orchestrating this gathering, Lindor was quick to shift the focus away from himself.

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“This is not about being the main character of a whole team meeting,” Lindor said. “That’s not what it’s about.”

The Mets sprung right back into action on Thursday to begin their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Heading into the contest, Lindor held an eight-game hitting streak in which he was batting .306/.342/.500 with a 144 wRC+ and five extra-base hits.

Lindor’s strong leadership skills translated to the field early as he lined a single into center field as the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the first inning. He then stole second base but was stranded to end that frame.

His real impact came in the bottom of the third inning, however, when he launched his ninth home run of the season to left-center. This long ball had an exit velocity of 105.7 mph and would have been a home run in every MLB ballpark, traveling 431 feet.

Mets rookie pitcher Christian Scott, who started Thursday’s game, displayed high praise for Lindor’s leadership and success at the plate.

“It’s what great leaders do,” Scott said. “That’s why he’s one of our captains.”

Lindor’s title as an unofficial captain suggests that he has great command over the clubhouse, and that his influence effectively reaches young players like Scott. His continued leadership will be vital if the Mets want to change their culture for the better going forward.

The shortstop collected two more singles over his next two at-bats to reach the 4-for-4 milestone, extending his hitting streak to nine games. His performance directly contributed to the one-run victory over the Diamondbacks, snapping the three-game losing streak and providing a distraction from the negative press surrounding the organization.

Manager Carlos Mendoza cited Lindor’s strong work ethic as a contributor to his recent play.

“This is a guy that’s never going to give up,” Mendoza said. “[Lindor is the] first guy out there on the field, working in the cages.”

On the season, Lindor is now batting .225/.291/.396 with nine home runs and 28 RBIs.

Lindor provided an interesting perspective after the game regarding the volatility that comes throughout a full season.

“I’m not as bad as I have been and I’m not as good as I showed today,” Lindor said. “I’m gonna have ups and downs again.”

While the team is still not in an ideal position, the results of Thursday’s game showed that they are capable of winning games. However, it is important for the club not to become overconfident, as they have often taken one step forward and two steps back this season.