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May 7, 2025

Soto’s pair of home runs caps Mets’ 7-1 series win in Arizona

By Gabrielle Raucci
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Mets Close Out Road Trip with Dominant Series Win Over D-backs

The Mets wrapped up their six-game road trip on a high note, securing a 7-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field.

Juan Soto came into his own, launching two solo home runs, while Kodai Senga battled through command issues to deliver six scoreless innings. It was exactly the kind of response New York needed after Tuesday’s flat performance at the plate.

 

Soto Silences Doubters

Juan Soto has faced his share of criticism early this season, but Wednesday’s performance was a statement.

Soto’s performance was a game-changer. He broke the scoreless tie in the sixth, turning on an inside four-seamer from Merrill Kelly, and launching a 427-foot solo shot over the center-field wall for his sixth of the season.

In what seems like typical 2025-Soto fashion, a single home run in a game against Arizona wasn’t enough.

 

In the eighth, he took lefty reliever Jalen Beeks deep to left for his seventh of the year, marking his second multi-homer game in just over a week.

 

The 26-year-old slugger finished with three RBIs, reminding everyone (once again) why the Mets committed long-term to his elite power.

 

After the game, Soto nodded to things clicking on all fronts: “I think we’re back on track,” he said. The Mets (and their very vocal fans) will happily take it.

Senga Guts It Out

It wasn’t the typical smooth-sailing shutout start for Kodai Senga, who matched a career high with five walks, but the right-hander found ways to navigate through early trouble.

 

Despite the free bases, Senga could rely on his stellar defense to escape unscathed.

Defense Backs, Ghost Fork Haunts

In the first inning, Luis Torrens made a statement behind the plate, throwing out Corbin Carroll, attempting to steal second. One inning later, a perfect relay between Tyrone Taylor and Francisco Lindor nailed Eugenio Suárez at home, denying the D-backs a lead.

 

The turning point came in the third when a failed bunt by Geraldo Perdomo led to a heads-up play by Torrens, throwing to Brett Baty at third for the forceout, just before a 4-6-3 double play erased another threat. 

 

Senga settled in after that, retiring the minimum over the next two innings and closing out his day by working around a leadoff single from Carroll in the sixth.
Despite the walks, Senga’s grit kept the D-backs off the board over six scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to a dominant 1.16.

Mets’ Offense Alert and Ready

The game marked a stark contrast from Tuesday’s loss, where the bats were ice cold against Zac Gallen.

On Wednesday, New York didn’t waste their chances. Luis Torrens kicked off a seventh-inning rally with a deep double, and Luisangel Acuña cashed him in with an RBI single.

Jeff McNeil followed with a right-center triple, his first of the year, to make it 3-0.

 

After Soto’s second HR on the night, the Mets tacked on three more in the ninth, highlighted by a two-run double from Francisco Lindor.
Soto added a sac fly to drive in Lindor, effectively putting the game out of reach.

Kranick and the Bullpen Close it Out

Max Kranick took the ball in the seventh and got two quick outs on just six pitches before allowing a pair of singles.

He escaped trouble by inducing a groundout from Ketel Marte to end the inning. Kranick did surrender a solo homer to Carroll in the eighth, but Huascar Brazobán came in to quiet the D-backs’ momentum.

With the game firmly in hand, the Mets called on Ryne Stanek to seal it, and he delivered with a clean ninth. Closer Edwin Díaz warmed up but was not needed as the offense’s late pile on made it a non-save situation.

Alonso Keeps the Streak Alive

Pete Alonso extended his on-base streak to 18 games, despite an 0-for-5 performance. I guess it’s fair to credit to Eugenio Suárez, who twice robbed Alonso of potential extra-base hits with diving plays at third.
The Mets’ red-hot first baseman struck out twice after that, but continues to be an absolutely on-fire-on-base machine for the club.

Brandon Nimmo, limited to DH duties after hyperextending his knee on Tuesday, laced a sharp double in the second inning. He moved cautiously around the bases but remained active in the lineup as the Mets looked to manage his workload.

Soto Keeps the Spirit of Big Sexy Alive

Juan Soto must have felt the spirit of Bartolo Colón coursing through his bat on Wednesday.
Nine years to the day since “Big Sexy” launched his legendary solo shot—the most improbable homer in Mets history—Soto honored the franchise’s greatest slugger by knocking not one, but two out of Chase Field.

 

Call it Mets magic or homage, but it’s nice to see Soto keeping the long-ball legacy alive for one of the club’s most iconic power hitters. Somewhere, he is tipping (or swinging out of) his helmet with a knowing grin.

Hot End to the Series

The win caps off a road trip during which the Mets battled inconsistency at the plate but ultimately showed remarkable resilience.
They took two of three from Arizona after dropping last night’s game, in which David Peterson allowed four earned runs and the lineup couldn’t capitalize with runners on base. This response bodes well for the Mets’ future battles in a difficult division.

Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso powered the Mets’ 5-4 series opener win with homers, giving just enough run support to Griffin Canning, who delivered a Cy Young-caliber performance, going 5.0 innings with six strikeouts and lowering his ERA to 2.50. The bullpen survived a tense finish to secure the victory, and Díaz reappeared to lock it up.

 

Never Say Die Mets, Alive and Well 

Closing out the series on a dominant note reaffirms the Mets’ ability to respond after disappointing losses. Now, they head back to Citi Field with momentum and a renewed sense of urgency as they aim to build on their NL East lead. Opening up a six-game homestand, you can expect this team to cash in on that season-long homefield advantage. 

About the Author

Gabrielle Raucci
Lead Writer, New York Mets

Gabrielle Raucci is the New York Mets Lead Writer at ONNJ Sports, serving as your primary source for all coverage from Flushing, Queens—delivered with a touch of satirical humor. A native of the Hudson Valley, she studied Business and Marketing at Marist College.

With her experience in Minor League Baseball promotions, Gabrielle offers an insightful—often sarcastic—and entertaining perspective on Mets baseball as a lifelong fan.

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