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Soto, Torrens Power Mets Past Braves in Extras
7 Jul
Summary
- Mets secured a dramatic 7-6 win in the 10th inning.
- Juan Soto's three-run homer gave the Mets a crucial lead.
- Luis Torrens delivered a clutch double to extend the Mets' advantage.
The Mets staged a remarkable comeback, securing a 7-6 win in the 10th inning against the Braves. With their backs against the wall and down to their final out, Juan Soto ignited the rally with a towering three-run home run. This blast not only gave the Mets their first lead since the second inning but also snapped closer Raisel Iglesias' impressive 35-game save streak.
Matt Olson briefly tied the game with a two-run homer in the ninth, spoiling the Mets' initial save attempt. However, Luis Torrens provided the decisive blow in the 10th, lacing a double that pushed the Mets' lead back to two runs. Despite the Braves managing to cut the deficit and load the bases, Luke Weaver closed out the game with a crucial groundout.
