The New York Mets secured a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday, with star outfielder Juan Soto making an immediate impact upon his return from injury. Soto, activated from the injured list before the game after missing 31 contests with a left calf strain, delivered a crucial go-ahead single in the fifth inning that sparked a three-run rally. The hit came remarkably on the pitch following a foul ball that struck his right leg, requiring attention from manager Andy Green and the team’s medical staff.
The Mets’ offensive performance extended beyond Soto’s contributions. Jared Young recorded three hits and drove in three runs, including a two-run triple during the productive fifth inning. Francisco Alvarez added a two-run double in the eighth, helping New York snap a three-game losing streak. The bottom-dwelling Mets dominated Houston starter Cristian Javier, who gave up three runs across 4⅓ innings of work.
Mets pitcher Nolan McLean was equally impressive, allowing just two hits and one unearned run while striking out four batters over seven innings. The right-hander improved his recent form, now sitting 8-4 with a 2.19 ERA over his last 16 starts. The Astros managed only one run on a sacrifice fly, with Yordan Alvarez contributing a solo home run later in the game.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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