Juan Soto made history on Wednesday night as the New York Mets secured a 7-3 victory against the Atlanta Braves. Soto’s two home runs in the game brought his season total to 19, highlighting his critical role in the Mets’ efforts to climb in the NL East standings, where they currently trail the Philadelphia Phillies by just half a game.

Breaking Records Before Turning 27

With his performance on Wednesday, Soto recorded his 27th career multi-homer game, setting a new Major League Baseball record for the most multi-homer games by a player before turning 27. This achievement surpasses the mark previously held by Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx. Soto still has several months until his 27th birthday in October, leaving ample opportunity to extend this record further.

Soto Reflects on Reaching New Milestones

After the game, Soto acknowledged the significance of the record.

“That was pretty cool for me,”

he remarked (via MLB.com), indicating his awareness and appreciation of the milestone.

Recent Hot Streak Fuels Soto’s Outstanding Season

Soto has displayed a surge in performance since early May, with four of his multi-homer games happening this season. Over his last 25 games, he has maintained impressive batting statistics, hitting .333 with an on-base plus slugging line of .486/.771, accumulating 11 home runs, and demonstrating patience at the plate with more walks (24) than strikeouts (15). This strong stretch has improved his overall season batting line to .256/.393/.505, solidifying his position as an All-Star candidate for the upcoming game.

Since Soto’s Major League debut in 2018, his 27 multi-homer games rank third in baseball, trailing only Aaron Judge (36) and Manny Machado (29).

Upcoming Showdown at Citi Field

The Mets and Braves will conclude their four-game series Thursday night at Citi Field. Griffin Canning and Grant Holmes are slated as the starting pitchers for the game. Soto has faced Holmes once before in his career, going 0-for-1, adding an element of anticipation to their next encounter.

Implications and What’s Ahead

Juan Soto’s record-setting achievement underscores his status as one of MLB’s brightest young stars and provides momentum for the Mets as they seek to strengthen their playoff position. With several months still left in the season, Soto’s ability to continue his power hitting will be a key factor for New York’s success in a competitive NL East division. Fans and analysts alike will watch closely to see how many more records Soto can challenge before the season ends.