For one brief shining moment, the Rockies looked like they could compete with the mighty Mets. Then reality set in, and the Rockies’ season of ill repute continued.

Juan Soto hit his first homer in more than three weeks and the New York Mets sent the Colorado Rockies to another series loss with an 8-2 win.

Orlando Arcia got things started with a solo homer in the third — his first of the 2025 season — to give the Rockies a 1-0 lead. He was signed just three days ago, and has taken no time getting settled into this lineup. He has gone 3-for-6 with the homer so far in two games against the Cubs and Mets.