Juan Soto hit his first home run at Citi Field during a game against the Diamondbacks, breaking a 14-game homerless streak. This milestone occurred in the sixth inning, reducing the Mets' deficit to 2-1. Soto's slow start this season, coupled with pressure from fans, led to doubts, especially after signing a $765 million contract. Despite this, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza supported Soto's potential, hinting that Soto hadn't shown signs of stress, suggesting a hopeful future ahead for the player and the team.
This home run not only marked Soto's first at Citi Field but also ended a 14-game homerless streak, illustrating the pressure of a slow start.
Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed unwavering faith in Juan Soto despite the underwhelming start, stating that he hadn't observed Soto pressing in the game.
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