More than Shohei Ohtani… “The real MVP” – “Calls of support” in enemy territory spark heated debate in the US: “Zero chance” | Full-Count

Lindor hits a tying shot against the D-backs on the road, sparking MVP calls

[MLB]Mets 3-2 D-backs (Arizona, 30th Japan time)

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Mets infielder Francisco Lindor started as leadoff hitter and shortstop in the game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on the 29th (30th Japan time). He hit his 28th solo home run in the 6th inning with the score at 1-2, bringing the game back to square one. His team-tying hit led to calls for MVP despite it being at an away game, but in the US there were mixed opinions, with some saying “He’s the real MVP” and others saying “That must be a joke.”

In the sixth inning, with the Mets trailing by one point, he hung in there for 11 pitches and hit a tying 28th solo home run into the right field stands with the count at 3-2. He let out a roar the moment he hit the ball. He ran around the diamond with his fist raised. The official X (formerly Twitter) of the US broadcasting station “FOX Sports” posted a video saying “Francisco Lindor hit a home run and MVP chants erupted at Chase Field.” He introduced the “MVP call” that occurred on enemy territory.

Before the game, Lindor had a batting average of .270, 27 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases. He also had outstanding performance at shortstop, and in the “WAR” (Fangraphs edition), which is also important in MVP voting, he recorded 6.6, the highest in the league, surpassing Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (6.4). While Ohtani has the edge in terms of batting performance and impression, there are also voices that recommend Lindor as MVP from the perspective of WAR, and the issue has sparked frequent debate.

In this game, he hit a dramatic shot that saved the team, and several people who seemed to be Mets fans called out “MVP”. However, FOX’s post and others were met with mixed reactions. Some fans agreed that “he deserves the MVP call” and “he is the true MVP”, while others said, “That’s impossible”, “It’s great that he’s being talked about, but we know Ohtani will win”, “Ohtani is going to get it 50-50. Lindor’s chances are zero”, and “Stop it! The MVP is in LA!”

At this point, Otani, who is only the second player in history to achieve 42-42, is seen as the favorite to win, but will Lindor, who will compete with the total package, be able to turn the tables? We will be keeping our eyes on this season until the very end.

[Actual video]”MVP!” American fans chant for Lindor, even though it’s enemy territory