New York Mets' Juan Soto reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in New York. AP Photo/Adam Hunger See more of our coverage in your search results.
Add The New York Post on Google The Mets and Royals tie the bow on an ugly series amid their respective pitiful seasons on Thursday.
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The Mets are favored at Citi Field at -142 against the Royals with a total set up at nine runs after the opener featured 28 crosses of home plate.
Michael Wacha (2-2, 5.08 ERA) gets the ball for Kansas City opposite Sean Manaea (1-4, 5.16 ERA).
Juan Soto is delivering an MVP-worthy season, but he cannot save the rest of a helpless lineup that is failing to get production at the plate or on the mound.
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Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk.
