Juan Soto embraces batting third as Mets alter lineup
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The recent discussion about Juan Soto's lack of hustle on a couple of plays and some disappointment in his offensive performance has led to panic among New York Mets fans, something that many players in high-pressure environments are familiar with.
The New York Mets moved to 30-20 on the season with a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, a game that included another hitless outing by prized free agent acquisition Juan Soto. Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million deal this offseason, constituting the largest contract in sports history, had a walk and a run batted in during the game.
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