This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Francisco Lindor Joins Alex Rodriguez in Incredible Baseball History. The New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night at Oracle Park, moving to 60-44 in the process.

After enduring a career-worst 0-for-31 hitless streak, Mets’ Francisco Lindor finds his rhythm again with strong support from manager Carlos Mendoza, fueling hopes for a successful MLB season.

Mets SS Francisco Lindor is set to debut a monthly content series in partnership with MLB called “Café con Lindor.”

The 31-year-old went 3-for-5 at the plate on Friday against the Giants, including slugging his 20th home run of the season, which helped propel the Mets to their fifth straight victory, 8-1. It was also Lindor's first long ball since July 11 against the Kansas City Royals.

Francisco Lindor drove in two runs and Pete Alonso homered to power the Mets to a sweep of the Angels on Wednesday at Citi Field.

As Francisco Lindor navigates one of the most difficult stretches of his MLB career, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza opens up about his unwavering support and what makes the star shortstop worth believing in.

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo's Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. NEW YORK -- Francisco Lindor is a five-time Major League All-Star,