DETROIT. – Dominican star Juan Soto once again left his mark on Comerica Park by hitting his 37th home run of the season, a hit that also marked his fifth home run in the same number of games, reaffirming the great offensive moment he is going through with the New York Mets.
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Soto’s blast added to the New York power party in the 12-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers, where the offense backed the work of rookie Nolan McLean (4-0, ERA 1.37), who overcame a shaky first inning to earn his fourth consecutive win in the Major Leagues.
In addition to the Dominican, Pete Alonso hit two home runs to reach 33 home runs in the season, while the Venezuelan Luis Torrens contributed a three-run home run in the fourth inning, a key piece of a five-run rally.
Despite the collective display, attention returned to Soto, who has found impressive consistency in the final stretch of the season. His offensive contribution, with long-range hits and the ability to get on base, has been decisive for the Mets to score their sixth occasion with at least 10 runs in the last 21 games.
The Venezuelan leader Carlos Mendoza highlighted the impact of the Dominican in the lineup: “Juan is in a special moment. Not only is he hitting home runs, he also spreads confidence to the entire lineup”, he expressed.
