Juan Soto's 30th HR powers the Mets past the Giants 5-3 on July 28, 2025. See how Soto, Senga, and Díaz led New York to their 7th straight win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The good times just keep rolling in Queens. The New York Mets capped off a dominant weekend by securing their seventh consecutive victory, a hard-fought 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. With the win, the first-place Mets improved to 61-44, looking every bit the part of a true contender as the calendar flips toward August.
This group believes in each other. Every night, someone steps up.
You can't talk about the Mets' success without starting with Juan Soto. The superstar outfielder is playing on another planet right now. His go-ahead home run on Sunday wasn't just another clutch hit; it was his 30th of the season. That makes him the first Met to reach that mark before August since Pete Alonso did it back in 2023. Soto is putting up MVP-caliber numbers, leading the team in virtually every offensive category and providing the daily jolt of energy this lineup needed.
While Soto grabs the headlines, this winning streak is a total team effort, just as Manager Carlos Mendoza praised. Ronny Mauricio came through with a massive RBI double, Kodai Senga delivered another quality start with 6.1 solid innings, and the bullpen bridge was solid. Most encouragingly, Edwin Díaz looks like his old self again. He shut the door for his 28th save, his 12th straight conversion. After a shaky start to the year, the trumpets are once again signaling doom for opposing teams as Díaz's ERA has plummeted to 2.31.
There's no time to rest on their laurels. The Mets immediately fly to San Diego for a crucial series against a tough Padres team. Monday's opener will see Tylor Megill face off against Padres ace Joe Musgrove, a true test for this hot lineup. With their postseason odds now at a staggering 92% according to Baseball-Reference, the front office faces big decisions. The July 31 trade deadline is fast approaching, and while no moves have been made yet, reports suggest the team is still hunting for bullpen depth and another right-handed bat to round out the roster.
If the Mets can't find the perfect piece on the trade market, help might be on the way from within. Down on the farm, top prospects are making serious noise. Shortstop/outfielder Jett Williams is tearing up Double-A with a blend of power and speed (14 HR, 28 SB), while right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong is dominating Triple-A hitters with a 2.87 ERA and 112 strikeouts. Don't be surprised if one or both of these talents get a look in Flushing as a late-season reinforcement for the playoff push.
The Mets are firing on all cylinders. The offense is clicking, the pitching is steady, and the clubhouse is radiating confidence. This upcoming series against the Padres will be a significant benchmark, and with the trade deadline looming, the next few days could define the team's ceiling. For now, fans can enjoy the ride—this is the most exciting brand of Mets baseball we've seen all year.
