Juan Soto broke a lengthy homerless streak in an impressive fashion, hitting two home runs during the Mets' matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Soto's power surge, which included a 391-foot shot in the sixth inning and a 399-foot blast in the eighth, provided a glimmer of hope for the struggling Mets, who lost the game 4-2. This marked Soto's first multi-homer game as a member of the Mets following a 14-game drought without a home run.

Despite Soto's achievements, the Mets faced frustration as their overall offense faltered once again. The team left seven men on base and struggled with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-2 in those situations. Ace Kodai Senga had a tough outing, lasting only four innings while giving up one run. The Mets' bullpen also struggled, contributing to the defeat. Soto's performance is a promising sign, but the Mets must improve their overall consistency as they head into a challenging stretch of games.