Juan Soto's home run contributed significantly to the Mets' 3-1 victory over the Royals, marking his 23rd of the season. Frankie Montas pitched five strong innings, allowing only one run and striking out five batters while retiring 15 of 16 hitters. After Montas, the bullpen delivered four shutout innings, preserving the lead against Kansas City. Jeff McNeil's ninth-inning single provided an insurance run. The Mets are now looking to secure a sweep in the final game before the All-Star break.
Juan Soto's towering home run, measured at 435 feet, was his 23rd of the season and tied his personal best for home runs in a first half.
Frankie Montas provided a dominant performance with five innings pitched, allowing only one run and striking out five batters, retiring 15-of-16 at one point.
The Mets' bullpen, featuring Reed Garrett, Chris Devenski, and Edwin Díaz, combined for four shutout innings, securing the 3-1 victory against Kansas City.
Jeff McNeil contributed an important insurance run in the ninth inning with an RBI single following Pete Alonso's double.
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