The New York Mets are in the midst of a three-game series against their National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies. The two teams began the set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, with New York winning 6-4.
While the second game in the series would traditionally be played on Friday, there was a scheduled off-day due to the 2026 World Cup game being played between Brazil and Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field, which shares a parking lot with the Phillies' home stadium.
Thursday's series opener saw Mets star outfielder Juan Soto shine, as he went 2-for-4 at the plate with a pair of solo home runs, which proved to be the difference in New York's victory.
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On Friday, Soto took advantage of the break in the Mets' series against the Phillies, as he and some of his teammates attended the match in Group C of the World Cup between Brazil and Haiti.
Major League Baseball shared a photo of Soto and three of his teammates at field-level at the game being played in Philadelphia.
"Juan Soto and some @Mets teammates are in the house for tonight's Brazil-Haiti #FIFAWorldCup match ⚽️," MLB said in a post on X.
Soto was in for a treat at the Brazil-Haiti game, as the Brazilians, led by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first half. With a win, Brazil would put itself in a good position to advance to the knockout stages.
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The four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger will be back on a baseball field on Saturday, when the Mets resume their series against the Phillies. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on Fox.
