Cristian Javier Surrenders Key Hits in Loss to Mets

Cristian Javier faced the New York Mets on Saturday, where he was involved in a pivotal fifth-inning sequence. Javier allowed a hit to the returning Juan Soto, which capped a seven-pitch battle and ignited a three-run rally for the Mets. The Astros' pitching staff struggled to contain the Mets' offense during this frame, contributing to the team's defensive challenges in the contest.