Mets React to Juan Soto News After Braves Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Tyrese Alleyne-Davis | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 2:42 PM ET

Amid a frustrating stretch of play, the New York Mets picked up a 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, and it was Juan Soto who carried the offense on his broad shoulders. The two-time All-Star short-circuited Atlanta’s pitching with solo blasts in both the fourth and seventh innings.

Soto’s fourth-inning shot broke a 1-1 deadlock, igniting a five-run surge that put New York firmly in control. His second, a seventh-inning solo shot, extended the cushion and allowed the bullpen to close with confidence.

Soto's performance marked his 27th career multi-homer game and etching his name in franchise lore as the first Met ever with at least 10 home runs, 20 runs and 10 walks in a single month. He also sits atop MLB history in multi-homer games before turning 27, a feat the Mets reacted to after the game.

And he doesn’t turn 27 until October

(via @SlangsOnSports) pic.twitter.com/fFFVcSDm0K
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 26, 2025

Around Soto, the lineup chimed in with timely contributions: lower-order role players delivered RBI knocks to pad the lead, while the middle of the order worked deep counts and applied constant pressure on Braves pitching.

In the postgame media session, Soto deflected attention from his personal milestone and underscored the collective goal.

“At the end of the day, we’re trying to win games. It doesn’t matter if I hit two, three, ten homers—what I care about is winning the game.”

"At the end of the day, we're trying to win games. It doesn't matter if I hit two, three, ten homers, what I care is about winning the game."

- Juan Soto pic.twitter.com/zKtiGP5ag1
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2025

Over his last 30 games, Soto has reaffirmed his reputation as a cerebral slugger. In 103 at-bats, he’s compiled 30 hits—good for a .291 average—alongside 11 homers, 24 RBIs and an eye-opening 26 walks. That blend of power and plate discipline has pushed his on-base percentage to elite levels and given New York’s offense a much-needed spark during one of its toughest stretches.

With the win column finally moving again, the Mets can draw fresh optimism from Soto’s red-hot bat and the faith that, if he continues to swing this way, the team’s climb back toward contention may have just begun.

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

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