Offensively, the Mets were led by Francisco Lindor, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two stolen bases. The stolen bases gave him nine on the season, while the homer was his 10th, putting him in some rare history among shortstops.

It's been a tough week for New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto. Soto has been heavily criticized by the media for his perceived lack of hustle -- specifically on two plays; a check-swing groundout against the New York Yankees on Sunday night and a long single off the Green Monster against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Lindor then stole second base after Juan Soto came to bat, and Buehler complained. Estabrook threw the latter player out, and Lindor celebrated the ejection. Cora quickly came out of the dugout to defend Buehler and suffered the same fate.

Amidst a week filled with heated exchanges between the Mets and Red Sox, including ejections and on-field arguments, a surprising twist emerged. Red S

On Tuesday night, Buehler was ejected from the Boston Red Sox matchup with the New York Mets after arguing with home plate umpire Mike Estabrook. After the game, Buehler quote-tweeted a clip of Lindor cheerleading for his ejection and said, "I wouldn't want me out there either. Sad thing is the BULLPEN is full of f--king animals. Tough choice."

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Francisco Lindor got his wish, but Walker Buehler got the last laugh. Buehler, the Red Sox starter who earned an ejection on Tuesday night in the 2-0 win over the Mets, took a shot at Lindor after the shortstop was captured telling the umpires to eject the righty in the third inning.