Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Monday night. Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuña had two hits apiece for the Mets,

In the fifth inning, Buxton led off with a single, stole second base and advanced to third on Keirsey's groundout. France then hit a grounder to second, but Buxton beat out Luisangel Acuna's throw to home to extend Minnesota's lead to 4-2.

The Twins lost two key members of their lineup Tuesday, ran into an out on the basepaths to end an inning and popped up a bunt attempt when

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) reacts after an at bat in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Target Field on Monday, April 14, 2025.