Soto homers and Benge delivers in clutch as Mets hold off Reds 4-2 to stop 5-game slide
The New York Mets ended their five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Juan Soto hit a home run, while Carson Benge contributed with two crucial singles. The win prevented the Mets from falling further behind in the standings, as they had struggled offensively in recent games.
- ▪Juan Soto homered for the 12th time this season, marking his sixth homer in the last seven games.
- ▪Carson Benge provided two key RBI singles to help secure the win for the Mets.
- ▪The Mets' victory stopped a five-game losing streak and avoided a season-worst record of 12 games under .500.
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