Francisco Lindor knew the type of reception he would get for the 2025 All-Star Game, and the Atlanta crowd did not disappoint.
After alluding to it leading into the All-Star break, the fans at Truist Park greeted the Mets' shortstop and his teammates to a chorus of boos.
During the introductions for the All-Star Game reserves and pitchers, once Pete Alonso, David Peterson and Edwin Diaz were introduced, the crowd booed them.
Alonso reveled in the boos and gave a big wave to the Atlanta crowd.
Boos in Atlanta for the Mets' all-stars 🤝
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Lindor, hitting eighth in the starting lineup, was introduced with the rest of the National League All-Star starters and received even bigger boos after he was introduced as "Mr. Smiles."
The Mets shortstop gave a big smile and gave peace signs as he ran onto the field.
Lindor voted an All-Star starter for the first time in a Mets uniform and the reception isn’t too surprising considering the heated rivalry between the Mets and Braves.
And to the Braves fans' credit, they booed Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies after they introduced the trio of Mets.
The All-Stars from the Marlins and Nationals were not greeted as enthusiastically.
Francisco Lindor is introduced for his first All-Star Game as a Met 🔥
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The reception for Francisco Lindor at the 2025 All-Star Game 😅 pic.twitter.com/NXZT4RI4mO
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