Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore reacts as New York Mets' Juan Soto runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP

Mets slugger Juan Soto's response to a verbal altercation he had with an opponent suggests he has his swagger back.

Mets' Statement on Juan Soto's Big Night originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets have the best record in the National League and backed it up Tuesday night at Citi Field. With a thrilling 5-4 win in 10 innings over the Nationals, they extended their lead over second-place Philadelphia to five games in the NL East.

David Peterson pitched a six-hitter for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

LOS ANGELES -- The Juan Soto the New York Mets expected when they gave him the richest contract in sports history finally appeared in his purest form Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium by stealing the show without even putting the ball in play.

Officially licensed by Major League Baseball, this handcrafted and hand painted bobblehead portrays Soto in his blue alternate gameday uniform, complete with adjustable career home run counter dials on the front of the base. - Francisco Lindor & Juan Soto & Mark Vientos New York Mets 3 Pack Mini Bighead Bobblehead Set

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto looked to the club's pitching coaches to help improve his throwing motion.