Mets squander another late-inning lead in frustrating 6-5 loss to Dodgers

The Mets had to settle for a four-game split with the reigning champions, as they once again fell late to the Dodgers, 6-5, on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has fractured pinky toe, but not expected to go on IL

Lindor wanted to play in Thursday’s loss to the Dodgers, but manager Carlos Mendoza kept him out of the lineup.