Soto Returns, Mets Crush Astros | Amarillo News

Juan Soto’s return to the Mets lineup delivered instant fireworks—he crushed a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, just after fouling off a pitch that bruised his leg, sparking a six-to-two win over the Astros and snapping a three-game skid. His 31-game absence due to a calf strain made this comeback even sweeter for the last-place Mets. Jared Young added fire with a two-run triple and a career-high three RBIs, while Francisco Alvarez doubled in two more runs. Nolan McLean anchored the pitching staff with seven strong innings, striking out four and allowing just one unearned run. The Mets now eye Sunday’s rematch against the Astros, with Zac Thornton on the mound—ready to ride this momentum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5455278d8e6a5f5b