It wasn’t a planned photo op or some pre-arranged media moment. In fact, the Mets had just wrapped up their series finale against the White Sox, and Francisco Lindor was supposed to head back to the clubhouse. Instead, the weather changed everything. With rain looming over Citi Field, the game time was moved up several hours, a logistical shuffle for most, but a blessing in disguise for Lindor. It gave him just enough time to do something far more meaningful than drive in runs or turn double plays.
He made it to his daughter Kalina’s ballet performance.
Still in post-game mode, Lindor rushed straight from the ballpark to the venue, trading his uniform for dad duties. Not only did he make it, but he arrived in time to see his little girl take the stage. The moment was intimate, raw, and full of emotion. And thanks to his wife Katia Lindor’s ever-honest Instagram stories, the world got a front-row seat.
Just days after that memorable ballet detour, Katia captured another heart-melting moment: Lindor holding Kalina close during post-game interviews at Citi Field. Press swarmed around them, but the shortstop only had eyes for the tiny person in his arms. And Katia’s caption? Just seven words, but packed with warmth: “My mini me and our main squeeze ”
It wasn’t for headlines, it was just love, made public.
That’s the thing about the Lindors. They don’t just present a polished, picture-perfect life. What they share is real, quick snaps of quiet dinners, car seat wrangling, dance rehearsals, and tender post-game hugs. You don’t need a press release to know what matters to Francisco Lindor. His family is always at the top of that list, and Katia’s storytelling captures that beautifully.
This isn’t just another feel-good family post. It’s a reminder that even in a sport driven by stats and scrutiny, it’s the human moments that stick with us. So yes, Francisco Lindor is a star shortstop, but in Kalina’s world, he’s just Dad. And to Katia? Clearly, still the main squeeze.
Dad strength? Francisco Lindor homers twice, days after emotional gesture
You’ve heard of clutch performances, but Francisco Lindor just added a new kind: The dad-fueled kind. Just days after melting hearts by racing from a rain-shifted Mets game to make his daughter’s ballet recital, Lindor reminded everyone that he’s not just a devoted father, he’s still very much a force between the lines.
On Friday night at Citi Field, the shortstop launched two home runs, one from each side of the plate, lifting the New York Mets to a 4–2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the series opener. It was the kind of performance that makes you wonder: Is “girl dad energy” the newest boost in baseball?
Lindor’s timing couldn’t have been better.
Coming into the night with just eight hits in his last 51 at-bats, the Mets star set the tone early with a leadoff blast off Kyle Freeland, his fifth leadoff homer this year. Later, he added insurance with another solo shot in the eighth, this time batting lefty against right-hander Seth Halvorsen. It was Lindor’s second multi-homer game of the season and 21st of his career.
Now, add in a single and a run scored on Juan Soto’s RBI double. It snapped Soto’s own 0-for-17 skid. Well, you’ve got a night that felt like a sigh of relief for the entire Mets lineup.
But this wasn’t just about breaking slumps, it was about momentum. The win marked New York’s sixth in their last eight games. And Colorado (now 9–48) continues to spiral with the worst 57-game start in modern MLB history.
For the Mets, this series offers more than just a chance to beat up on a struggling team. It’s a confidence builder. David Peterson continued his quietly strong season with 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and Starling Marte added his own solo homer.
Now with pieces clicking offensively and emotionally, this Mets team suddenly feels a little more dangerous. Turns out, a little ballet, a lot of heart, and some dad strength can go a long way.
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