Juan Soto exploded onto the Citi Field stage on June 25, 2025, delivering a two-homer performance that not only lifted the Mets to a decisive 7–3 victory over the Braves but also rewrote baseball history. That night, Soto clubbed two solo shots—one in the fourth to spark a five-run rally that built a commanding 6–1 lead, and another in the seventh—extending his season total to 19 home runs and powering the Mets’ offensive breakout (reuters.com, si.com).
Beyond just propelling the Mets to only their second win in 12 games, Soto reached a monumental personal milestone. His fifth multi-homer game of the season marked the 27th of his career—an MLB record for any player under the age of 27—surpassing the legendary Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx (reuters.com). Soto, born on October 25, 1998, hits this mark before turning 27, a barrier earlier reached only by Foxx’s 26 such games before he turned 27 (en.wikipedia.org).
This milestone caps what has become a torrid June for Soto. Alongside his record-setting multi-homer game total, he posted a scorching .325 batting average, 10 homers, 18 RBIs, and an OPS north of 1.200 for the month—becoming the first Met in franchise history to tally at least 10 homers and 20 walks in a single calendar month (bolavip.com). June has clearly been Soto’s month to set the tone for the Mets.
Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto’s consistency and poise, noting that the same batting demeanor evident early in the season has persisted throughout his resurgence (bolavip.com, si.com). And Soto himself remains laser-focused on team success: “At the end of the day, we’re trying to win games,” he emphasized—regardless of how many homers he hits (si.com).
The win also snapped the Mets’ five-game skid against Atlanta and offered a timely momentum swing mid-season (reuters.com). Fueled by Soto’s sheer brilliance, New York’s offense erupted just when it was needed most.
This groundbreaking display underscores Juan Soto’s status not only as one of baseball’s elite young sluggers but as a transformative force for the Mets. As the season unfolds, expect even bigger moments from the $765 million cornerstone.
- nypost.com
