Juan Soto Comes up with Big Hit for Mets After Week of Debate over His Move Across New York
- The New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 in a baseball game on May 24, 2025, in New York City.
- The game followed a period of debate about Juan Soto's $765 million, 15-year contract and his slow start with the Mets.
- Soto delivered a clutch double that cleared the bases in the fourth inning to give the Mets the lead, while David Peterson pitched efficiently into the eighth inning.
- Peterson pitched 7 2/3 innings, tying the longest outing of his career, while allowing two runs and five hits, striking out Shohei Ohtani three times. Meanwhile, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented that despite Juan Soto’s slow start, he remains an elite hitter.
- The Mets’ win broke a losing streak, suggesting Soto's impact may improve as he adjusts, while Dodgers’ offensive energy remained low according to Roberts.
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