Juan Soto Powers Mets to 5-1 Victory Over Twins

Juan Soto ended a 13-game home run drought by hitting a decisive two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins. Soto's blast marked his first home run since March 28, showcasing his ability to remain patient at the plate despite being pitched differently than last season, when he had Aaron Judge behind him. The Mets, who have now won nine of their last 11 games, were supported by solid performances from Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuña, both contributing two hits each. Starter Clay Holmes struck out eight batters over five innings, limiting the Twins to just three hits. Minnesota's offense struggled, tying a season high with 13 strikeouts and maintaining a low batting average of .203. The Mets aim to continue their winning streak in the next game of the series.