Soto hits 2nd homer, Mets top lowly Twins 5-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuña had two hits apiece for the Mets. Minnesota finished with three hits on a damp and chilly evening and tied a season high with 13 strikeouts. With the Mets up 3-1 in the seventh inning and a runner on, Soto drilled a changeup from Jorge Alcala into the front row of seats in right-center for his first home run since March 28 in Houston. New York starter Clay Holmes got the win. Justin Topa took the loss.