US EditionSoto Snaps Homer Drought as Mets Move Back Into First-Place Tie in NL East
- Juan Soto ended a 17-game home run drought by hitting a 404-foot homer in the fourth inning on May 31 at Citi Field.
- Soto entered the game hitting.143 and had only two extra-base hits in 17 games, reflecting a slump before his first homer since May 9.
- Soto’s home run came immediately after Brandon Nimmo launched a two-run homer, and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza commended Soto’s powerful swing despite challenging conditions.
- The homer was clocked at 109.5 mph off the bat with a 14 mph outfield wind, prompting Soto to say, "I mean, 110 , you've got to be," and fans cheered with chants of "JUAN SO-TO."
- Soto called the support "a great feeling" and acknowledged ongoing work is needed, while the Mets moved into a first-place tie with their 8-2 win over Colorado.
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Soto snaps homer drought as Mets move back into first-place tie in NL East
NEW YORK — Juan Soto snapped a 17-game home run drought with a 404-foot homer to left-centerfield in the fourth inning of the New York Mets’ 8-2 win Saturday over the Colorado Rockies. Soto’s first homer since May 9 was clocked at 109.5 mph off the bat but hit into a 14 mph wind blowing out to right field. “He put a really good swing on it,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “For him to hit it out of the ballpark like that on a day that the cond…
Mets Deliver Strong Message to Juan Soto After Critical Achievement
The New York Mets never lost faith in slugger Juan Soto during his nearly month-long home run dry spell. Now, with the slump busted, the team is delivering a strong message to the $765 million star. Soto homered for the first time since May 9, sending a bullet over the Citi Field fence in the team’s 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on May 31. After the shot, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and teammates said they expect big things from Soto for the…
Soto snaps 17-game HR drought in Mets' victory
In his first year with the Mets, Juan Soto snapped a 17-game home run drought with a 404-foot homer to left-center field in the fourth inning of New York's 8-2 win Saturday over the Colorado Rockies, a victory that moved the club to 36-22 on the season.
Juan Soto connected his first home run in more than three weeks and the New York Mets condemned the Colorado Rockies to another lost series, beating them on Saturday by 8-2. The Rockies, whose 9-49 record is the worst in the modern era after 58 games, are the first team in history to start a season with 19 series lost consecutively. Colorado has lost 22 series in a row, a Major League record, since last September. Brett Baty connected a triple w…
Table of ContentsJuan Soto responded to reassure MetsA possible rebirth for the Dominican Since he signed his contract for $765 million, Juan Soto is in the spotlight of fans and experts, because he is expected to be a star player, which has not happened in this season MLB 2025. However, the Dominican remains one of the best batters in Las Mayores and this May 31 showed it to Colorado Rockies. With the 4×1 match in favor of New York Mets, the ga…
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