The New York Mets lost 4-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, but the way they scored could have long-term ramifications. Superstar slugger Juan Soto hit his first two homers at Citi Field since signing a record 15-year, $765 million contract over the offseason.

Juan Soto hit his first two home runs at Citi Field as a member of the Mets on Thursday afternoon, but the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 4-2 win to hand New York a rare home series loss. The Diamondbacks won the final two games of the three-game series — the first time the Mets have lost back-to-back contests at

The Mets put on a dazzling display of sparkling defense Tuesday night in their 8-3 victory over the Diamondbacks.