The New York Mets started the home half of their July 5 game against the New York Yankees with Starling Marte hitting a leadoff double and then Francisco Lindor

Soto went hitless Sunday and was in the on-deck circle when Francisco Lindor struck out against Devin Williams to end the game. Soto acknowledged it was a goal of his to continue his streak of playing in the Midsummer Classic.

As the season progresses and only one other team has more wins approaching the mid-season break, the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Shohei Ohtani as their leading star, remain the team