While lamenting the Mets’ offensive woes, it is easy to point to the overall poor performance of the bottom half of the ...

Nick Allen grounds into a double play, second baseman Jeff McNeil to shortstop Francisco Lindor to first baseman Pete Alonso. Nacho Alvarez Jr. out at 2nd. Nick Allen out at 1st.

This season, working with baserunning coordinator Antoan Richardson, Soto is 18-for-19, with 1 baserunning run created, according to Statcast.

There aren't many encouraging signs for the Mets as they've gone 1-11 over their last four series, but there are a few variables that can help.