Juan Soto joins Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds in MLB history with Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on July 17, 2026, in their first game after the All-Star break. During the game, Juan Soto made MLB history as the first player in Mets history to record a hit and three or more walks in three consecutive road games. Soto's achievement puts him alongside Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds, who are the only other players to accomplish this feat in MLB history. Soto had exited the game in the eighth inning due to left calf soreness but is expected to return for the Mets' next matchup on Saturday.
- •Mets open the second half with a 4-1 win against the Phillies.
- •Juan Soto records a hit and three walks in three straight road games.
- •Soto becomes the first in Mets history to achieve this feat.
- •He exits the game with left calf soreness, expected to play Saturday.
- •Soto's first half included 80 hits and 21 home runs.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Juan Soto Joins Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds in MLB History
"The MLB returned from its All-Star break Thursday night with the New York Mets taking on the Philadelphia Phillies.As the lone game on the schedule, the Mets opened the second half with a 4-1 victory despite their disappointing first half. During the win, outfielder Juan Soto made MLB history.Juan Soto Joins MLB LegendsAccording to Greg Harvey […] The post Mets’ Juan Soto Joins Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds in MLB History appeared first on HEAVY.
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