The New York Mets tried a different method to help heal shortstop Francisco Lindor, who remains out with a back injury.

Francisco Lindor is not in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It is the sixth straight game the shortstop has not started.

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will play on Saturday at Citi Field, at 4:10 p.m. ET, with Pete Alonso and Bryce Harper among those expected to produce at the plate.The Mets have a

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It was the pitching, though, that told the story of the night. Manager Carlos Mendoza pulled David Peterson from a two-run game after 3 2/3 innings and 64 pitches. Peterson clearly was not in top form — he had allowed eight hits and four runs and had another runner on base — but it nonetheless represented a very quick hook.

Alec Bohm had four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their third straight playoff berth in style by blowing out the New York Mets 12-2.

The Phillies routed the Mets Friday night to clinch their third straight playoff berth, but they still have two more goals to accomplish.