After getting buried early thanks to a career-worst start by David Peterson , the New York Mets battled back against the Miami Marlins. Down 8-2 in the bottom of the third inning, New York attempted to dig itself out of a hole. The comeback ultimately fell short as Miami won 11-8. But Mets’ star Juan Soto joined Barry Bonds in an exclusive club despite the losing effort.

Soto had a huge day at the plate, going 2-2 with two home runs and two walks while adding three RBI and scoring three runs. With Saturday’s effort, the veteran right fielder is up to 35 homers and 111 walks on the year.

It’s the fifth straight season that Soto has recorded 25+ home runs and 110+ walks. That ties him with Barry Bonds, Jim Thome and Ralph Kiner for the second-most consecutive seasons accomplishin

See Full Page