Francisco Lindor acting as 'cheerleader' for Mets' meeting with Nats

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The New York Mets survived one game without Francisco Lindor as he deals with a lower back injury, eking out a victory to grab sole possession of a playoff position.

The Mets will likely be without Lindor again on Tuesday and attempt to withstand the shortstop's absence when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a three-game set.

New York (82-68) holds a one-ga