Baseball star Francisco Lindor on brink of tears as he watches his wife perform National Anthem with their children

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By JAKE NISSE, US SPORTS WRITER

Published: 14:10 BST, 17 September 2025 | Updated: 14:26 BST, 17 September 2025

Mets star Francisco Lindor was visibly moved on Tuesday night as his wife, Katia, performed the national anthem at Citi Field.

Prior to the Mets' win over the Padres, Katia performed The Star-Spangled Banner on violin as Lindor watched on with their three children.

And the shortstop appeared to be welling up as she wrapped up her impressive performance.

He then bounced the couple's baby son, Koa, in his arms as his daughters, Kalina and Amapola, clapped gleefully beside him.

Katia also waved to the crowd as they applauded her violin skills, before her daughters ran up to congratulate her.

She and her husband then shared a kiss before he headed back to the dugout. 

Francisco Lindor was visibly moved as his wife, Katia, played the violin on Tuesday

He looked like he was welling up following her impressive performance at Citi Field

He celebrated with their daughters afterwards as he bounced his baby son in his arms

The performance evidently inspired the All-Star Lindor to have a great night himself, as he went on to homer in the second inning of an 8-3 Mets victory.

He ended the night with two hits, two runs and a walk.

Katia, who is a classically trained violinist, has previously spoken about her love for music.

'Music being such an intricate part of my education and upbringing since I was little, I just can't imagine my life without it,' she said in an SNY video last year.

A Puerto Rican native like her husband, Katia performed ahead of the game as part of Citi Field's Hispanic Heritage Night.

Lindor was also recognized before the game for his nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors MLB players for their work in the community.

Katia is a classically trained violinist and has previously spoken of her love for music

She and Lindor share daughters Kalina (bottom) and Amapola (right), and baby son Koa

The shortstop has been nominated for the award for three consecutive years.

And he's having another strong season on the diamond for the Mets, as he's blasted 27 home runs with 11 regular season games left to play.

At 78-73, New York maintains a slender 1.5-game lead over the Diamondbacks for the final wild card spot in the NL.

They'll face the Padres the next two nights. 

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