Mets lead Phillies 6-4 with strong performance from Soto and Manaea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Juan Soto hit two home runs as the New York Mets took a 6-4 lead against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 18, 2026. Soto opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning, helping the Mets secure their first win of the season against the Phillies. After trading runs back and forth, the Mets pulled ahead in the seventh inning with a two-RBI triple from Marcus Semien. Sean Manaea was effective on the mound for the Mets, contributing to the team's overall success. The game remains ongoing as the Mets aim to maintain their advantage.
- •Soto finished with two home runs in the game.
- •Manaea delivered a strong performance on the mound.
- •Semien hit a two-RBI triple in the seventh inning.
- •The Mets are leading 6-4 in the ongoing game.
- •This is the first game of the season series between the teams.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Mets start strong against Phillies with the help of Soto’s home runs
"Marcus Semien and Eric Wagaman came through as well in a game of ups and downs
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