Mets' Juan Soto Hits 23rd Homer in 3-1 Win over Royals

Juan Soto has been a standout performer for the New York Mets as they approach the All-Star break, highlighted by a two-run homer against the Kansas City Royals that helped secure a 3-1 victory. Despite his strong June performance, which earned him the National League Player of the Month and a .995 OPS, Soto was not initially selected for the 2025 All-Star Game, though he was later added as an injury replacement. Alongside Soto's offensive production, Mets pitcher Frankie Montas has shown improvement in his fourth start of the season, delivering five strong innings and helping stabilize the team's pitching rotation. Francisco Lindor also contributed with milestones including his 200th career stolen base, supporting the Mets' efforts to maintain competitiveness in the NL East. Soto's resurgence from a slow start has been crucial, as he now holds a .266 average with 23 home runs and 56 RBIs this season. The Mets hope to build on this momentum as they aim to complete a series sweep before the All-Star break.