Lindor, who went 0-for-11 in the series, was only one component of the Mets’ sluggish output. Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos were also quiet in the series, as only Juan Soto (who reached base seven times, including a homer) left an imprint.

The Mets are expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this season but New York needs Francisco Lindor to return to form.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor had an opening weekend to forget in Houston after going 0-for-11 in a series in which his New York Mets dropped two of three to the Astros. If this is something that sounds familiar,