As has often been the case this season, Juan Soto was a footnote in the New York Mets' 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The 2019 World Series champion went 1-for-4 with a walk, but didn't score or drive in a run.

Juan Soto’s reputation has always revolved around his impact at the plate and that shuffle after he lays off your best pitch. When the New York Mets landed him this offseason, no one was combing through the fine print for defensive upside.

Juan Soto threw out Nick Castellanos at the plate to prevent the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Starling Marte capped a two-run 10th with a walk-off single and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.