NEW YORK - New York Mets infielder, Jeff McNeil, launched his first home run against a lefty pitcher since 2019 on Tuesday night.Did he know it had been that long?"No, I did not," McNeil said after the game.Really, it's just a footnote in a strong bounce back campaign for the 30-year-old.McNeil also extended his hitting streak to 12 games on Tuesday. During the span, he has Anthony Hitchens Jersey hit to a .412/.434/.706 clip, with nine runs, six doubles, three home runs and eight RBIs.The California native said his approach at the plate hasn't changed, and Chad Henne Jersey he doesn't let a building streak impact him."Every time I go to the plate, Im trying to get a hit, so it doesnt change anything," McNeil said. "Just kind of shows Im swinging the bat well. That gives me some confidence, so Im going to go up there every single at bat, try to get Jordan Lucas Jersey a hit and thats always the approach.McNeil had a down 2021, being worth just 1.3 fWAR, the same number he logged from 2020 in nearly half the games. The infielder also mi sed a chunk of time with a hamstring injury.Scroll to ContinueThat is all seemingly in the rear view mirror, as McNeil punched his second trip to the All-Star Game in Los Angeles last month, and is performing like he did a few years ago.Overall on the season, McNeil has hit to a .306/.362/.445 clip, a 134 wRC+, .354 wOBA and Anthony Sherman Jersey has been worth 3.4 fWAR.McNeil said Tuesday that not just him, but the entire lineup is firing on all cylinders right now. Starling Marte has thrived in the first inning of games, Pete Alonso is the National League RBI leader, and Francisco Lindor has a 13-game run scored streak."Were really good. Weve been clicking all year. Were putting together some good at bats," McNeil said. "Everyone in this lineup is hot right now, so were a dangerous team, were a good team, we know that. Just come to Xavier Williams Jersey the yard every single day and keep playing good baseball.- - -