Carlos Mendoza wasn’t worried about Juan Soto after the New York Mets' star slugger didn’t homer in his first 15 home games at Citi Field. More importantly, neither was Soto. The Mets' $765 million man hit his first two homers at home on Thursday — but those were the only runs for New York in a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Soto’s solo shots were not enough to prevent a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a day Mets ace Kodai Senga lasted only four innings and the rest of the offense struggled.

Juan Soto’s first home runs as a Met in Queens belong in the franchise history books, probably alleviated some pressure and sure were a welcome sign for the club. They did not prove especially timely,

Corbin Burnes earned his first win for Arizona and pinch-hitter Geraldo Perdomo delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning that sent the Diamondbacks past the New York Mets 4-3.

Corbin Burnes scattered 4 hits over 6 innings, giving up just 1 run in the win. Nick Piecoro. Watch Next