The Mets bounced back from a lopsided loss the night before, riding on belief while awaiting the return of two key players.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's earliest return to New York's lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night's series opener at the Atlanta Braves. Lindor missed five straight games entering Saturday and had played only one inning in the past seven games.

After missing four straight games with back tightness, Francisco Lindor received a facet injection in his back before Thursday's game.