The New York Mets had a special guest perform the national anthem Tuesday before they faced the San Diego Padres: Katia Lindor, the wife of All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Katia played the violin for a memorable rendition of the anthem as Lindor and their three kids looked on. After she finished, Lindor jumped in celebration while carrying their youngest child, Koa Amani Lindor.
Of course, Lindor then ended up smashing a home run in the bottom of the second, and cameras found Katia celebrating with their children in turn.
Now Katia Lindor cheers on Francisco's home run with their three kids 💙🧡 https://t.co/sEb4dEDdGu pic.twitter.com/4Yvnh1qaat
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The couple's daughter Kalina also did the "play ball" prior to the game. The family's attendance coincided with Lindor receiving an award for being named the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award Nominee for the Mets and the club's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Night.
Katia minored in music at St. Mary's University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist. She said in May 2024 that she tries to practice "a few times a month." She said she bought a pink violin for her daughter and played classical music for her while pregnant.
"Music being such an intricate part of my education and upbringing since I was little, I just can't imagine my life without it," Katia said.
Lindor singled in his first at-bat on Tuesday before hitting his 27th home run of the season. Prior to the game, the shortstop was batting .263 with 77 RBIs.
Katia and Francisco got married in 2021 and welcomed their third child last March.
