Juan Soto Leads the Mets in a Historic Night of Home Runs
Dominican Juan Soto starred in a stellar performance this Saturday, propelling the New York Mets to a resounding 11-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Soto hit two home runs and had an outstanding offensive day, marking a milestone in his individual performance and that of the team. The victory, characterized by an unprecedented display of power, ended a streak of seven consecutive defeats that had generated concern within the team.Soto finished the night with an impressive offensive line of 5-4, including two home runs, four RBIs, and two runs scored, raising his batting average to .256. His performance was fundamental to the team’s comeback.We have to be better than we are, especially me.
Francisco Lindor
Juan Soto: 26 years old, 26 games with multiple home runs in his career
Shortstop Francisco Lindor also contributed with a home run, breaking a personal drought of 18 at-bats without connecting hits. The home run festival started early, with Brandon Nimmo hitting a home run in the first inning. In the third inning, the Mets’ offense exploded: Lindor, Nimmo (with his second of the game) and Soto hit consecutive home runs, shaking Citizens Bank Park. Soto added his second home run in the fifth inning, followed by home runs by Young and Álvarez in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively. The Mets tied an MLB record with seven solo home runs in a single game, a feat the team has achieved only five times in its history. The combined distance of the hits reached 2,911 feet, demonstrating the offensive power displayed by the Mets after days of frustration.
