Max Muncy and Corey Seager drove in runs in the third inning in the Dodgers' 3-2 victory over the Mets. (0:56).
LOS ANGELES -- Francisco Lindor claims that Steve Cohen, the first-year New York Mets manager, was correct to criticize his hitting this week in a tweet.
Cohen tweeted Wednesday that his struggling ballclub was "hard to understand" and that he felt it was difficult for professional hitters to be so unproductive.
Despite a strong lineup of proven hitters, the Mets have lost seven of their eight games and are currently 27th in major leagues with 459 runs.
Lindor was one of the biggest disappointments. He hit.228 with 11 homers in his first season after he was acquired from Cleveland.
Lindor stated that he had been hearing the message since last year, before Saturday's game against Los Angeles Dodgers. "We haven’t really hit all year. I haven’t done it. It hasn't happened. Let's just say that I haven’t done the offensive side of things.
"Defense, they cannot talk to me. They can't talk with me about baserunning. However, you can criticize me offensively. You can say whatever you like. You're right. It's all okay. They are my partner. "I haven't performed."
When Luis Rojas was asked about the team's pressing needs since Cohen's tweet, he echoed these sentiments.
"No, no. Rojas stated that these guys were working hard. "I made it very clear that the message was being received correctly. It was important to work hard and stay together. There are many good hitters in our team that haven’t been as successful as they were in the past, but they’re still working hard to improve their skills.
"The message was that we have to do better. They're not pressing me. Because Steve sent the message, I don't believe they are anxious. They took the message in the best possible way, I believe."
Lindor was placed on the injured list for a right oblique strain, but could be back as soon as Sunday
