If all goes according to plan for the New York Mets, Juan Soto will play more than 1,200 home games at Citi Field over the next 15 years. More games like the one Friday might convince the Mets to ensure Pete Alonso remains his wingman well beyond this season.

In the third inning of the New York Mets' game against the Houston Astros Friday, a new era of Mets baseball formally began. With two outs and a 1-2 count, New York right fielder Juan Soto deposited Astros pitcher Hunter Brown's 95-mph cutter over the right-field fence to extend the Mets' lead to 3–0.

Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets because he believes the team will do what it takes to win championships. The star outfielder has one idea that he