When fiery rivalries spill from the diamond to the digital arena, things get entertaining—and messy. Francisco Lindor, never one to shy away from a little heat, has stepped into the spotlight amid a social media spat involving the Red Sox and their $25 million sensation. As the Mets star pushes back, it’s clear that in today’s game, the battle isn’t just on the field—it’s in the Twitterverse.
Game 2 turned fiery after a missed strike call on Juan Soto sparked chaos. Buehler blamed Lindor’s steal attempt, argued, got ejected, then lit up Twitter. He said he wouldn’t want to face himself either, adding fuel to a blazing Game 3.
After the win in game 3, Francisco Lindor came for an interview and said, “We haven’t had the best week that we wanted. We talked a lot and continue to stay aggressive. Don’t let what happened yesterday dictate how we play today. It’s just mentality.”
While Buehler’s tweet sparked plenty of noise, Lindor kept his eyes on the prize. He urged teammates to block out distractions and play with heart. His performance—two stolen bases and a big hit—showed why calm under pressure beats fiery outbursts every time in baseball’s biggest moments.
“Don’t let what happened yesterday dictate how we play today. It’s just the mentality.”@Lindor12BC joins @jonmorosi after the @Mets picked up a big win in tonight’s #MLBNShowcase pic.twitter.com/L69CQV3x8x
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 22, 2025
The Mets’ star turned the spotlight back on baseball with his powerful plays and steady mindset. Francisco Lindor emphasized team unity despite the distractions caused by Buehler’s ejection and tweets. His focus and skill helped turn the final game into a win, proving that leadership goes beyond words on social media.
In the end, Lindor didn’t need a keyboard to clap back—he had a bat and two stolen bases. While Buehler fired tweets, Lindor fired up his team. One turned to whiskey, the other turned to the series. In baseball’s new era of chirps and clout, the scoreboard still speaks loudest.
Walker Buehler blames whiskey after going off on Francisco Lindor
There’s nothing quite like a little tension, a bruised ego, and a splash of top-shelf bourbon to spice up a ballgame. Baseball’s unwritten rules took a backseat Tuesday night when Walker Buehler decided diplomacy was overrated and subtlety was for the sober. His target? None other than Francisco Lindor—cheerful, clutch, and apparently, a little too gleeful about an ejection for Buehler’s liking.
Walker Buehler got tossed from a Red Sox-Mets game for arguing balls and strikes. Francisco Lindor celebrated it, sparking post-game tension. Buehler didn’t take kindly to the cheerleading and fired back online, turning a simple ejection into a spicy cross-team exchange.
After the game, Buehler clapped back at Lindor on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying, “I wouldn’t want me out there either. Sad thing is the BULLPEN is full of f– king animals.” The jab was sharp, cocky, and dripping with competitive heat.
When asked about his fiery tweet, Buehler joked, “I said my piece—sponsored by Buffalo Trace a little bit.” A splash of whiskey, a splash of honesty. He shrugged it off, adding, “We’re all competitive… I’d probably do the same if I were him.”
In a sport obsessed with stats and tradition, sometimes it’s the tweets that steal the show. Buehler’s bourbon-fueled honesty reminded everyone that pitchers bleed pride, not just pine tar. Lindor played the villain, Buehler played the rebel, and baseball played along. If nothing else, Game 3 owes a thank-you note to Buffalo Trace.
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