Juan Soto Shines, But Mets Fall Again to Nationals
NEW YORK – Juan Soto, the Dominican star, continued his offensive streak by hitting a home run for the second consecutive day, adding three hits in the game. However, his stellar performance was not enough to avoid another defeat for the New York Mets, who were defeated 14-2 by the Washington Nationals at Citi Field.
The Washington team made the difference in the fourth episode, with an offensive explosion that allowed them to score seven runs, crowned by a grand slam by Brady House, the first in his professional career. The Nationals’ offense remained relentless, accumulating a total of 15 hits in the game. Curtis Mead also had an outstanding performance, batting 4-4, including a home run and four runs scored.
The Nationals’ young talents continued to contribute to the victory. James Wood drove in three runs and scored three more, while CJ Abrams contributed three hits and two RBIs.
From the Mets’ side, Soto continues to demonstrate his worth since his return to the team. Despite his efforts, the New York team is going through a complicated period, with 16 losses in their last 19 games.
David Peterson (0-4), the Mets’ starting pitcher, suffered the loss after allowing seven runs in 3.2 innings, with a particularly difficult performance in the fourth inning. Cade Cavalli (1-1) shone on the mound for Washington, pitching six solid innings and accumulating 10 strikeouts.
New York conceded the most runs of the season and was booed by its fans, a reflection of the difficult moment the team is experiencing.
