The New York Mets secured a decisive victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, and the spotlight fell on star outfielder Juan Soto, whose recent surge at the plate has drawn high praise from interim manager Andy Green.
A Manager's Verdict
Green, who stepped in after the dismissal of Carlos Mendoza, described Soto as the best player in baseball, emphasizing the impact of his bat in a game where the Mets rallied from an early deficit.
Soto, in his ninth major‑league season and second year with the Mets, went 2‑for‑3, driving in one run and drawing a walk, numbers that underscore his growing influence in the lineup.
The win comes at a critical juncture for New York, which sits at the bottom of the NL East with a 35‑48 record. The club is working to shake off a slow start to the 2026 campaign and claw its way back into contention.
Behind the team's struggles are stiff competition from the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins, both of whom currently hold higher positions in the division standings.
Green's interim role has added a layer of uncertainty, but his confidence in Soto signals a willingness to lean on the slugger as the team seeks a series win over its division rival, the Phillies.
Looking Ahead
The Mets are scheduled to meet the Phillies again on June 28 at 1:40 p.m. ET, a matchup that could further shape their playoff aspirations if they can translate Soto's hot hitting into sustained success.