Soto Makes History, Mets Make a Statement in 7–3 Win Over Braves
With the lineup short on key contributors and the standings tightening, the Mets entered Wednesday night needing more than just a win. They needed a game to reset the tone—and Juan Soto delivered exactly that.
Put it in the books! 📚 #MetsWin #LGM pic.twitter.com/VE0eFa2cHL
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 26, 2025
Soto powered a 13-hit effort with two home runs, including a record-breaking knock that etched his name atop another line of MLB history.
Behind him, the Mets snapped a three-game skid with a 7–3 victory over the Braves at Citi Field (scoring five runs on six hits), reinforcing why this team remains a serious contender—even at less than full strength.
— jack (@Jolly_Olive) June 26, 2025
The Summer of Soto
Juan Soto’s first home run, a 413-foot center field shot off Atlanta’s Didier Fuentes, sparked a five-run fourth inning and tied the game at one.
Juan Soto gives the Mets the lead right back! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1zyhH3gQZ1
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2025
Now batting to a .325/.485/.753 with a 1.238 OPS, 23 walks and 22 runs scored (in 23 games) in June of this year, Soto got under a four-seamer and cracked his tenth home run of the month for his second of the night—a 396-foot center-field blast in the seventh, which stretched the Mets’ lead to 7–1, and sealed the game with another career milestone.
SECOND HOME RUN OF THE NIGHT FOR JUAN SOTO! pic.twitter.com/d86rRE8yjY
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2025
The 26-year-old now owns 27 multi-homer games—more than any player in MLB history before the age of 27, passing Jimmie Foxx. With ten home runs in June, Soto continues to be the engine of an offense that’s managed to stay competitive through an injury-riddled month.
Juan Soto now has 27 career multi-home run games.
That’s the most multi-home run games by any player under 27 years old in MLB history, passing Jimmie Foxx. pic.twitter.com/KUI5ECXFNT
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 26, 2025
Mauricio Steps Up With Roster Spot at Stake
With Mark Vientos expected to return later this week, Ronny Mauricio is the most likely roster casualty. But on Wednesday, he played like someone fighting to stay put.
Ronny gets the scoring started! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/xhgwSs6iHS
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 25, 2025
Mauricio opened the scoring with a solo home run in the third—his third of the year—then added two more hits to finish 3-for-4, and is now batting .224 this month.
A Complete Inning
The game turned in the fourth, when the Mets sent 10 men to the plate and piled on five runs. Soto’s homer led it off, and the rest of the lineup followed with disciplined, timely hitting.
Starling Marte with a sac fly to bring in Pete Alonso! pic.twitter.com/baEbV4zgiL
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 26, 2025
Francisco Lindor brings in Brett Baty with a sac fly to extend the lead! pic.twitter.com/CxeIa9D3p5
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2025
Francisco Lindor and Starling Marte each added sac flies, while Brett Baty and Brandon Nimmo came through with run-scoring singles. It was a team-wide offensive effort—precisely the kind of inning the Mets have been missing of late.
Brett Baty RBI single! pic.twitter.com/XFzD3PrWeY
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2025
.@You_Found_Nimmo drives in another run! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3eAzVBItT7
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 26, 2025
Holmes Battles, Bullpen Holds
Clay Holmes wasn’t as unbelievably sharp as he’s now known to be in his new starting role, but he limited the damage. The right-hander walked four (two in the first two innings) and allowed one run on three hits across four innings.
Clay Holmes’ final line tonight against the Braves: pic.twitter.com/nagVqla3DU
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 26, 2025
(Thankfully, Jeff McNeil was in the outfield tonight, making one of the best plays of his career and keeping Holmes’ line to one-run ball.)
THE FLYING SQUIRREL ROBS A HOMER 🤯🐿️@JeffMcNeil805 | #LGM pic.twitter.com/8VPanSv9Jr
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 25, 2025
The right-handed pitcher worked out of a key second-and-third jam in the fourth to end his night on a strong note.
The bullpen picked him up in a big way. Brandon Waddell, José Buttó, and Ryne Stanek combined for three scoreless innings, striking out four and allowing just one hit.
First career strikeout for Jonathan Pintaro! 👏 pic.twitter.com/YuReNViWAM
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 26, 2025
Jonathan Pintaro, making his major league debut, struggled in the ninth—two runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning—but Edwin Díaz entered and got the final out to close the game without further damage.
Full Strength Loading
What makes this win even more significant is that reinforcements are close. Frankie Montas tossed a gem in his season debut on Tuesday. Sean Manaea is expected to return this week. Kodai Senga was seen throwing at Citi Field this week. Mark Vientos is set to rejoin the club on Thursday, and Jesse Winker is slated to begin a rehab assignment by the end of the weekend.
See Related: Mets Injury Update—Rotation Reinforcements, Winker Watch
The Mets are already 28–12 at home, and now, they’re getting healthier. The team that opened the year with one of the best records in baseball is finally starting to reassemble.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday’s win wasn’t just about ending a losing streak. It was about reestablishing an identity—with power, depth, and execution across the board. Soto’s historic night set the tone, but it was a complete effort, one that sends a clear message as the Mets prepare to re-enter full strength.
New York is still standing near the top of the NL East—and with key pieces returning, it looks as though they’ll be back to No. 1 in no time.
