New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after advancing to second against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Aug. 17. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

New York Mets Make Baserunning History Not Seen Since 2007 in Sunday Win

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 18, 2025 8:40 AM ET

The New York Mets upended the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Sunday night at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Penn.

The Mets got a gutsy starting pitching performance from Clay Holmes and also got a three-run home run from Mark Vientos to fuel the victory. Furthermore, Juan Soto helped the Mets achieve some history on the bases that they haven't seen since 2007.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com:

With Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, this is the fourth time the Mets have had multiple players with 20+ HR & 20+ SB in a season, joining:

2007 Beltran, Wright
1988 Johnson, McReynolds, Strawberry
1987 Johnson, Strawberry

With Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, this is the fourth time the Mets have had multiple players with 20+ HR & 20+ SB in a season, joining:

2007 Beltran, Wright
1988 Johnson, McReynolds, Strawberry
1987 Johnson, Strawberry
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 18, 2025

Soto, 26, is in the first year of a 15-year deal with New York, and he's hitting .251 with 30 homers, 71 RBIs and the 20 stolen bases. He's carrying an OPS+ of 152 and pairs with Lindor and Pete Alonso to make one of the best trios in the National League.

New York is now 66-58 on the season, but they remain five games back of the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. The Mariners dropped to 68-57 with the loss and they are still 1.5 games back of the Houston Astros in the American League West. Both teams are also in wild card position.

The Mets will get an off day on Monday before opening up a new series on Tuesday night at the Washington Nationals. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET as left-hander David Peterson (NYM) pitches against Jake Irvin (WAS).

Peterson has gone 7-5 with a 3.30 ERA on the campaign.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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