Juan Soto Hits Two Home Runs in Mets' 4-2 Loss

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto hit two solo home runs in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking his first homers at Citi Field and accounting for all of the Mets' offense. Despite his strong performance, the Mets dropped their first home series since last August, although they still lead the NL East with a 21-11 record. Soto, who had struggled earlier in the series, stated he feels no pressure and credited manager Carlos Mendoza for helping him stay comfortable. Mendoza praised Soto's approach and ability to hit the ball hard, noting that his recent performance is a positive sign. Soto's season stats improved to a .252 batting average with five home runs and 14 RBI after the game. The Mets and their fans remain optimistic about Soto's continued impact despite the recent loss.