Juan Soto delivered a clutch three-run home run as the New York Mets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night at Citi Field.

Soto finished 3-for-5 with a double and the decisive home run, marking his third game this season with at least three hits. The performance continues his productive September surge, with three multi-extra-base-hit games this month.

The Mets jumped ahead early against Philadelphia opener Tim Mayza in the first inning. Francisco Lindor opened with a double before Bo Bichette singled following a 10-pitch at-bat. Carson Benge brought Lindor home with a single to right field, giving New York an early 1-0 lead.

After Mark Vientos drew a walk to load the bases, A.J. Ewing delivered the key blow of the inning with a two-run double against reliever Jose Urquidy, extending the Mets' advantage to 3-0.

Thornton Shines in Starting Role

Phillies' Bryson Stott cut into the lead with an RBI double in the second inning to make it 3-1. Edmundo Sosa added a solo home run in the sixth, but Mets rookie starter Zac Thornton largely kept Philadelphia's offense in check.

Thornton allowed just two earned runs on four hits over six innings of work, striking out four and walking one. The performance gave the Mets bullpen a comfortable cushion heading into the late innings.

Soto Provides Separation

The game-clinching moment came in the bottom of the sixth when Soto launched a towering 428-foot three-run homer off Orion Kerkering. The blast extended New York's lead to 6-2 and marked Soto's 26th home run of the season.

Derek Hill answered with a solo home run in the seventh to bring Philadelphia within three runs at 6-3, but the Mets bullpen closed the door from there.

Nate Lavender retired four straight batters in relief before Dedniel Núñez recorded the final four outs to earn his first save of the season and second of his career.

Looking Ahead

The victory moved New York to 70-84 on the season while Philadelphia fell to 85-69. The two teams will meet again Saturday afternoon at 4:10 p.m. at Citi Field.

The Mets will start Christian Scott while the Phillies counter with Andrew Painter. New York will also honor 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Carlos Beltrán during the game.

Despite their last-place standing, the Mets showed signs of offensive life under interim manager Andy Green, ending what had been their longest losing streak since Green took over the dugout.