Juan Soto returned to the Mets' lineup after a calf injury, helping the team snap a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Soto had not communicated with teammates during his time on the injured list.
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The New York Mets needed help.
Losers of 12 straight, the Mets entered Wednesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Twinsranked No. 30 in runs scored (75) and wins (seven).
With the news of Juan Soto returning -- and presumably speaking to his teammates -- the Mets responded with a 3-2 victory at Citi Field.
Soto admitted he did not reach out to any of his teammates while he was sidelined with a calf injury. Throughout Soto's injured reserve stint, the Mets' losses compounded. The four-time All-Star remained silent since April 3.
"They've been on the road most of the time, so I haven't talked to them," he told reporters before his return.
Talkative or not, the Mets received the help they needed Wednesday.
Listed as a designated hitter, Soto batted second against Twins starter Connor Prielipp, who made his MLB debut. Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk as the Mets earned their first win since April 7.
During their extended skid, the Mets became the first MLB club to ever drop 12 consecutive games after compiling a winning record the previous campaign.
Juan Soto's return contributed to the Mets' 3-2 victory against the Minnesota Twins, ending their 12-game losing streak.
Juan Soto admitted he did not reach out to any teammates while sidelined with a calf injury, remaining silent since April 3.
Before Soto's return, the Mets were struggling significantly, losing 12 straight games and ranking last in runs scored and wins.
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With the 27-year-old slugger back in the lineup, the Mets expect to make some noise. During his first at-bat Wednesday, Soto flew out to center field and lined out to right field in the third inning. He walked in the fifth and singled to right in the eighth.
Soto ended up getting picked off. Wonder what he said to his teammates after getting back to the dugout?
There's a bigger question as the Mets close out the season's first full month.
Can Soto continue to provide enough help to turn their season around?