Francisco Lindor says his error in the third inning that led to two runs is the reason for the Mets' 6-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday.

Francisco Lindor, high-end defender, committed a key fielding error that resulted in a pair of unearned runs Tuesday night. It was the second time on the young season that his miscue at shortstop all but doomed the Mets to a defeat.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is used to slow starts to seasons — with the bat. What he’s not accustomed to is his fielding also costing his team runs.