Mets All-Star Francisco Lindor happily watched his wife, Katia, perform the national anthem on her violin before celebrating with their kids ahead of the game against the Padres on Tuesday.
Katia, a classically trained violinist, played at Citi Field during the Mets’ Hispanic Heritage Night, which coincided with Roberto Clemente’s official day. The experience seemed quite exhilarating for her.
Standing close to the backstop with their three children—daughters Karina and Amapola Chloe, and son Core Amani—Lindor beamed with pride.
In a cute moment captured on video, two girls ran up to Katia after her performance, and Lindor embraced her, showering her with affection while still away from home plate.
The pre-game activities also included a ceremony honoring Lindor, who is the Mets’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award.
His eldest daughter, Karina, announced “play ball” at the game, while Amapola Chloe filled the scene with applause alongside her sister, creating another sweet family moment.
The presence of the Lindor family appeared to bring good luck to the Mets. They secured a 5-0 lead in the first inning—starting strong with a single from the infielders—before Lindor launched his 27th home run in the second inning, widening the gap to 6-1.
For the third consecutive season, Lindor received a nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award, highlighting his extensive charity work.
“It makes me proud of my dad,” Lindor shared with MLB.com. “It means I’m making a difference. I represent Puerto Rico, my family, and the Clemente family in a meaningful way.”
“I’m just really pleased to have another chance at this award.”
