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As Mets fans stress over Juan Soto’s struggles, the Dodgers navigate past a four-game skid like a team for whom the regular season is essentially a warmup.

The Mets and Dodgers meet in a rematch of the 2024 NLCS. Here's everything that you need to know about watching Friday's contest with Apple TV+.

The New York Mets moved to 30-20 on the season with a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, a game that included another hitless outing by prized free agent acquisition Juan Soto. Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million deal this offseason, constituting the largest contract in sports history, had a walk and a run batted in during the game.

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While the AL East-leading Yankees have expressed confidence in their group since the departure of Juan Soto to the Mets, they have largely kept the topic of whether they’re “better off” without the right fielder to the media.

As the Mets contemplate their long-term future with him, they'll also have to wrangle with his historically poor defense. Comparing Soto's contract and future to those of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, Fox Sports' Deesha Thosar noted Soto could be moved out of a defensive role soon.

And this weekend, they’re back to face the Mets in a three-game series at Citi Field.