Juan Soto's clutch RBI lifts the Mets over the Brewers 3-2 on July 4, 2025. David Peterson shines as the Mets win the series and look ahead to the Yankees.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Happy Fourth of July, Mets fans! The fireworks started early at Citi Field on Friday, and fittingly, it was Juan Soto who provided the biggest spark. On a night where 42,241 fans received his replica jersey, Soto delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, propelling the Mets to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and securing a vital series win.
A sellout crowd of 42,241 packed Citi Field for Fireworks Night, and Juan Soto delivered the game-winning hit. You can't write it any better than that.
While Soto's hit was the decider, the offense came from multiple sources. Brandon Nimmo got the party started with a solo shot in the second, and Pete Alonso provided a crucial insurance run with an RBI double. It was a classic team win, manufacturing just enough offense to get the job done against a tough Brewers club. Taking two of three from Milwaukee is a huge momentum builder as the calendar flips to the biggest series of the summer.
The real hero of the night might have been David Peterson. The lefty was magnificent, going 6 2/3 innings and allowing just two runs. With the starting rotation ravaged by injuries and inconsistency, Peterson's performance was exactly what the doctor ordered. His strong outing (now 6-4 on the year) stands in stark contrast to the troubling rehab reports on Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, both of whom are struggling to find their form. The Mets desperately need stability on the mound, and Peterson provided it in spades.
After Peterson's exit, the bullpen once again had to navigate a high-wire act. This group has been stretched to its absolute limit, with key arms like Max Kranick on the IL and others like Reed Garrett and Wascar Brazoban logging heavy innings. The front office is constantly shuffling relievers up from Syracuse just to have fresh arms. The entire fanbase is holding its breath for the return of Brooks Lee, whose presence is seen as the key to stabilizing the back end of the game.
While the big league club patches holes, hope is brewing in the minors. Top prospect Jett Williams continues to tear up Triple-A with his elite on-base skills, looking every bit the part of a future leadoff hitter. Don't be surprised if Williams gets the call later this season. He, along with other promising talents like Carson Benge and Jesus Baez, represents a bright future. For now, though, the Mets also await the more immediate return of Mark Vientos, whose bat should be back from a hamstring injury before the end of the month.
The Mets walk away with a feel-good win, but the celebration will be short-lived. The New York Yankees are coming to town for a massive Subway Series that will test every facet of this resilient but battered roster. Can the patchwork pitching hold up? Can the offense continue to deliver in the clutch? This weekend will tell us a lot about what this 2025 Mets team is truly made of.
