With the Mets' postseason hopes on the line, third baseman Brett Baty departed Friday's game early after appearing to suffer an injury early in the contest.

Francisco Lindor homered to reach the 30-30 milestone for the second time, Brett Baty went deep and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 to remain in position for the final National League wild

Brett Baty crushes a three-run home run over the left-field wall, putting the Mets up big 6-0 in the top of the 4th inning

The Mets third baseman grimaced on a swing during his first at-bat against Sandy Alcantara and again after converting the final out of the first inning. The Mets announced that Baty left the game with right side soreness. Baty was replaced in the game at third base by Ronny Mauricio.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on Brett Baty's three-run home-run, how the Mets will rely on their bullpen stars moving forward, and Francisco Lindor's 30/30 season.

The day’s top plays, including Noelvi Marte's game saving catch, Brett Baty's barehanded grab, and Pete-Crow Armstrong's sliding snag

Brett Baty belted a three-run homer, Francisco Lindor also went deep and rookie Nolan McLean struck out 11 batters, fueling the visiting New York Mets to an 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.