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The Mets have been a better team with Francisco Alvarez in the lineup.<\/p>\n
Alvarez has been building up to be in the lineup more often.<\/p>\n
Wednesday marked the first time since Alvarez returned from the injured list that he started a third straight game. <\/p>\n
All three were night games, which helped, as did the fact the Mets had an off day on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd he\u2019s making it hard, too [to take him out],\u201d manager Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets traveled to Chicago for a series with the Cubs that starts Friday.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old catcher caught all 27 innings against the Rangers and went 7-for-13 with a double and four RBIs, continuing to impress offensively and defensively.<\/p>\n
Luis Torrens has done well behind him, but Alvarez is arguably the most important player on the team \u2014 which makes his growing presence in the lineup all the more significant.<\/p>\n
Since returning from thumb surgery on June 11, Alvarez had been absent from the starting lineup every third game. <\/p>\n
That changed Wednesday because of the schedule and because Mendoza was comfortable with Alvarez\u2019s left thumb. <\/p>\n
He continues to wear a splint on it while he catches.<\/p>\n
\u201cI keep checking with him after every game, before he comes to the ballpark,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cHe\u2019s been fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
The upcoming series at Wrigley Field is an oddly timed one, with matinees on Friday and Saturday before a late start for \u201cSunday Night Baseball.\u201d<\/p>\n
Such an arrangement \u2014 along with an off day Monday \u2014 might ensure Alvarez catches a second entire series.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe cares, and that\u2019s what we\u2019re seeing,\u201d Mendoza said of Alvarez, whose return has helped the Mets play better baseball. \u201cThey\u2019re feeding off of each other, and Alvy\u2019s right there in the thick of it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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