Juan Soto's two home runs not enough, Mets' bullpen falters in 8-4 loss to Nationals
The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 8-4 despite Juan Soto's two home runs. The Mets struggled early, with Zach Thornton having a challenging MLB debut. Key moments included a three-run homer by CJ Abrams and a strong performance from the Nationals' bullpen.
- ▪The Mets fell behind early in the game, unable to recover from a rough start by Zach Thornton.
- ▪Juan Soto hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for the Mets.
- ▪CJ Abrams hit a three-run homer that significantly contributed to the Nationals' victory.
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