Juan Soto's home run helped the New York Mets defeat the struggling Minnesota Twins 5-1. The Mets, who have won nine of their last 11 games, saw strong performances from Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuña. Minnesota, with a record of 5-12, managed only three hits and struck out 13 times during the game.
In the seventh inning, Soto's home run and Mark Vientos' RBI double were key plays that secured the Mets' lead. Clay Holmes pitched effectively for the Mets, allowing only two hits and striking out eight in five innings. Despite the Twins' strong pitching performances in recent games, their struggling offense, hitting just .203 as a team, continues to hinder their success. The low attendance of 10,240 at the game marked the lowest since Target Field opened in 2010. The next game will feature Mets' Tylor Megill against Twins' Bailey Ober on the mound.