Juan Soto showcased his power by hitting two home runs in consecutive at-bats, contributing significantly to the New York Mets’ decisive 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Soto’s solo shot off Merrill Kelly in the seventh inning was followed by another home run off Jalen Beeks in the eighth, bringing his season total to seven. His performance marked the 25th multihomer game of his career, tying him with legends like Mel Ott and Alex Rodriguez for the second-most games of this nature before the age of 27, just one behind Jimmie Foxx.
Mets’ pitcher Kodai Senga also delivered an impressive performance, overcoming early control issues to pitch six scoreless innings. Senga allowed only two hits while striking out four and walking five, lowering his ERA to an outstanding 1.16.
Despite a tough outing, Kelly managed to strike out six over 6 1/3 innings but struggled with three earned runs, including two in the seventh. The game included a key defensive highlight from Francisco Lindor, who made a perfectly executed relay throw to catch Eugenio Suárez at home during the second inning.
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Arizona’s Corbin Carroll managed to hit his 11th homer of the season, adding a solo shot in the eighth inning to provide a brief spark for the Diamondbacks.
Looking ahead, the Mets will enjoy a day off before returning to face the Chicago Cubs, while the Diamondbacks prepare for a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with RHP Brandon Pfaadt on the mound for Arizona.
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This game demonstrates the Mets’ potential as they move forward, especially with standout performances from both Soto and Senga, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matches.
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