Mets Offense Shines Without Soto, Cautious Approach

On April 6th, Juan Soto dodged a serious scare with a minor calf strain that knocked him

out of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants.

The 27-year-old Metstar gingerly ran the bases in the first inning before Tyrone Taylor

replaced him.

New York still swept three out of four from the Giants, outscoring them 26-12.

The Metz offense lit up without their top power hitter, showing real depth across the

lineup.

Taylor snapped a hitless start with two knocks and four RBIs, including a three-run homer

on Friday.

Marcus Semyon exploded for seven hits in 15 at bats, with four RBIs and his first

Metz dinger.

Francisco Alvarez crushed two homers that night, while Mark Vientos looked like his 2024

self, going 8 for 18 with a homer and four RBIs.

Even without Francisco Lendor getting a hit in 16 tries, the whole squad feasted on

San Francisco's pitching.

This Alvarez proves why Metz brass rebuilt a roster in the offseason for moments when stars

like Soto sit.

With an off day, Monday before facing Arizona Tuesday, there's no panic to rush him

back early in April.

The Amazons proved they can roll deep without their superstar, so expect a cautious approach

until he's fully healthy.

That line of balance keeps them cruising.

I'm Cory with The Story, and you've been listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball

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