Soto's Solo Shot Sparks Mets

0:00On April 2nd, Juan Soto, the med star outfielder and former home run derby champ, finally crushed his first homer of the 2026 MLB. Season, it happened Wednesday in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at Bush Stadium. In the sixth inning, he took a two ball count fastball from starter. Matthew Liberatori clocked at 93 miles per hour and sent it out for a solo shot that barely cleared the fence at 344 feet. That put the meds up one nothing. For context, this blast came in Soto's sixth game of the year, right on pace with last season when he went deep in his fifth outing. But the meds couldn't build on it. The Cardinals rallied back for a two to one win, sweeping the last two games. Soto went one for five with a strikeout, still providing that loan spark. Fans are buzzing about Soto's hot start anyway. He's hit safely in all six meds games so far, keeping his on-base streak alive every time he's faced. The Cardinals now at 41 straight games.

1:01At 27, the Dominican sluggers consistency is no surprise, but med supporters needed this breakthrough after a quiet power stretch. Looking ahead, new details show the meds sitting at three wins and three losses. They head to San Francisco next for a four game series against the Giants starting Thursday at Oracle Park. Officials expect tough pitching there. Testing of Soto can stack more long balls. And keeping an eye on Shorestop Boba Shet too. He's been rolling right alongside Soto, so if they sync up, the meds could turn this road trip into a statement. I'm Cory with the story that your New York meds news today update. AI powered and always on.