Juan Soto’s initial struggles with the New York Mets seem to be far gone, as the slugger has been impressive at the plate. Soto is finally getting comfortable in the Mets uniform and getting on base as usual.
Mets fans are also glad to see that Soto is getting back to form, especially when he has epic battles with opponent pitchers. During the Mets vs. Dodgers showdown, Soto had a gritty battle with Tony Gonsolin.
Gonsolin and Soto had an epic battle that continued at the top of the fifth inning for a while. Soto took a couple of balls and a hit that was fouled. Gonsolin was trying his best to get Juan Soto to swing and miss. However, the Mets star stayed his course and took his second walk of the game. After their battle, Soto gave Tony Gonsolin a nod, and both players were caught smiling.
Here’s a look at the epic video:
Juan Soto and Tony Gonsolin were all smiles after Soto worked his second walk of the night pic.twitter.com/GJ0eZp3cXN
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 5, 2025
Soto is known for having epic battles between pitchers from time to time. Of late, he’s been calm at the plate, and he’s not done the usual Soto shuffle.
Juan Soto Continues To Show Improvement At The Plate
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Soto has shown significant improvement at the plate. The All-Star has 11 home runs with a .232 batting average. He also has a .366 OBP and a .802 OPS. The Mets star already has 48 walks, and he’s easily poised to have a strong 40-plus home run season.
Along with Soto, Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor have been incredible. While their offense has been great, it’s their pitching that has helped them win several games. Juan Soto walked thrice against the Dodgers and helped his team secure six runs.
The Mets defeated the Dodgers 6-1. After their last win, the Mets improved their record to 39-23. Soto and his team are leading the National League, and they hold the second-best record in the MLB.
The Mets have emerged as favorites to win the World Series this season. Their recent run against the Dodgers shows they are a major threat. The Mets have had the upper hand against the Dodgers throughout this season. Despite Soto‘s strong performance, several fans still troll the slugger.
