Soto and Bichette go deep as slumping Mets break out at the plate in 8-0 win over Nationals‎

Juan Soto hit a two-run homer that capped a seven-run fourth inning and the New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Bo Bichette also homered and drove in two runs, and Clay Holmes combined with two relievers on a three-hitter as the banged-up Mets (10-19) won for only the third time in 18 games — perhaps taking a little heat off manager Carlos Mendoza. Before the game, Mendoza said Soto is dealing with left forearm tightness.