Juan Soto Shines, But Mets Fall Again to Nationals
NEW YORK – Dominican Juan Soto extended his offensive streak with a home run and three hits, but his efforts were not enough to avoid another defeat for the New York Mets, who were surpassed by the Washington Nationals with a score of 14-2 at Citi Field.
The Nationals secured the game with an impressive fourth inning, scoring seven runs, culminating in a grand slam by Brady House, the first in his professional career. Washington’s offense demonstrated its power with 15 total hits, highlighting the performance of Curtis Mead, who batted 4-4, including a home run and four runs scored.
The Nationals’ young talents continued their contribution. James Wood drove in three runs and scored three times, while CJ Abrams contributed three hits and two RBIs.
Despite Soto’s good form, who continues to produce since his return, the Mets face a difficult situation, accumulating 16 losses in their last 19 games.
David Peterson (0-4) was the losing pitcher, allowing seven runs in 3.2 innings, with significant complications in the fourth inning. On the other hand, Cade Cavalli (1-1) shone from the mound for Washington, throwing six solid innings with 10 strikeouts.
New York suffered its highest number of runs this season and was booed by its fans, reflecting the complicated moment the team is experiencing.
