Pete Alonso has been putting up MVP-like numbers, Francisco Lindor hit a seismic walk-off, game-winning home run, Luis Torrens and Luisangel Acuña stepped up for the team, David Stearns’ unconventional pitching staff has proven their worth and Juan Soto is finally getting comfortable.

The Mets have thrived at home this year, save maybe for Juan Soto, who came into the day not having homered at Citi Field. Both of those things changed Thursday. Soto hit not one, but two home runs, but Zac Gallen silenced the offense,