Juan Soto hit a two-run homer into the right field fountains, leading the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1.

Frankie Montas, in his fourth start back from injury, threw five innings of one-run ball, Juan Soto hit a two-run homer, Tyrone Taylor made two game-changing catches in center, Reed Garrett pitched a gritty inning in relief, Luis Torrens threw out a pivotal baserunner in the eighth, and Edwin Diaz emptied the tank to earn a six-out save.

Juan Soto's two-run home run lifts the Mets past the Royals.

The New York Mets on Sunday reinstated Sean Manaea from the 60-day injured list, making him available out of the bullpen for his first MLB action of the season in an afternoon contest with the Royals in Kansas City.

The Mets have reinstated Sean Manaea from the 60-day injured list ahead of this afternoon’s game against the Royals in Kansas City. Manaea will make his season debut this afternoon piggybacking Clay Holmes in relief as the Mets close out the first half.