Juan Soto hits two home runs as Mets top Phillies, 6-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Juan Soto hit two home runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The Mets built a commanding lead, scoring three runs in the seventh inning after entering the frame tied at 3. Starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed three runs over five innings, aided by a strike-em-out-throw-em-out double play. The Mets bullpen held the Phillies to just one base runner in the final 2.2 innings. The teams will continue their three-game series on Saturday.
- •Soto's home runs came in the first and third innings.
- •Mets scored three runs in the seventh to break a tie.
- •Manaea allowed three runs in five innings for the Mets.
- •Phillies' offense struggled, particularly against the Mets' bullpen.
- •Next game is Saturday evening as the series continues.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto homers twice to lead the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Phillies
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto hits two home runs, Mets ride three-run seventh to defeat Phillies, 6-4
"Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Thursday night. Pinch-hitter Eric Wagaman provided the tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning, and Marcus Semien followed with a two-run triple off reliever José Alvarado (3-2).
"Juan Soto launched two home runs and the Mets used a three-run seventh to hold on and defeat the Phillies, 6-4, on Thursday night in Philadelphia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:29 AMJuan Soto homers twice to lead the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Phillies
Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Thursday night. Pinch-hitter Eric Wagaman provided the tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning, and Marcus Semien followed with a two-run triple off reliever José Alvarado (3-2).
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:53 AMJuan Soto hits two home runs, Mets ride three-run seventh to defeat Phillies, 6-4
Juan Soto launched two home runs and the Mets used a three-run seventh to hold on and defeat the Phillies, 6-4, on Thursday night in Philadelphia.
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