In his return from injury, Francisco Alvarez quickly made a statement by blasting his first home run of the year.

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with World Series aspirations, fueled by the blockbuster acquisition of Juan Soto and the familiar power of Pete Alons

Alvarez’s two-run homer served as the Mets offense in a 2-0 victory over the Nationals. The Mets won for the eighth time in nine games, rebounding after their seven-game winning streak was snapped a night earlier.