Juan Soto broke his 17-game home run drought on Saturday with a 404-foot homer during the Mets' 8-2 victory against the Rockies. This marked Soto's first homer since May 9, and notably, it was hit against challenging wind conditions. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto's performance, highlighting the impressive swing he made. Despite struggling recently with low batting averages, Soto received warm support from fans, raising his arms in acknowledgment after the homer. Following Soto's hit, teammate Brandon Nimmo expressed optimism about the team's offensive momentum as the season progresses.
"He put a really good swing on it," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. "For him to hit it out of the ballpark like that on a day that the conditions are not in his favor, that's pretty impressive."
"It's a great feeling when you feel the support like that," Soto said.
"Heard the sound of the bat and the crowd going wild. We looked out and were able to see him go the other way. That's when he's the best."
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