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Mets’ Juan Soto Sets MLB Record in Win Over Braves

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jake Elman | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 10:55 PM ET

As it turns out, this Juan Soto guy is pretty good—and he's ready to save the New York Mets' season.

Soto crushed two home runs, his 18th and 19th, in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Not only did Soto help secure a much-needed win amid a trying June, but he made MLB history in the process.

Wednesday marked the 27th time in Soto's stellar career that he's had a multi-home run game. According to MLB analyst Sarah Langs, that's a new record for the most multi-homer games for a player before turning 27.

Soto passed Hall of Fame slugger Jimmie Foxx, who had 26 such games for the then-Philadelphia Athletics nearly 100 years ago. Foxx did the bulk of that work from 1928-34, a period when he hit 263 homers and tallied 52 bWAR during his age 20-26 seasons.

Soto is up to nine home runs this month, and he's worked his way back into the All-Star Game conversation. The four-time All-Star is also on pace for his third consecutive 30-home run season.

Wednesday proved to be a busy night for the Mets' outfield. Soto made history; center fielder Jeff McNeil robbed Braves DH Marcell Ozuna of a first-inning home run; and left fielder Brandon Nimmo had an RBI single.

The Mets improved to 46-34 with Wednesday's win. New York and Atlanta end the four-game set on Thursday night.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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