Summary
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto showcased his resurgence by contributing to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals, hitting a solo home run in the third inning and exchanging words with pitcher MacKenzie Gore. Soto, who recently expressed feeling more comfortable at the plate, has been on a strong offensive stretch, hitting .341 with four homers over the past 12 games, as the Mets improved to 43-24. Advanced stats indicate Soto has faced bad luck this season, ranking third in MLB with a .437 expected weighted on-base average.

