Luisangel Acuña: CLUTCH KING?! Plus HOODIE SOTO!! | Twins Series Recap
Luisangel Acuña: CLUTCH KING?! Plus HOODIE SOTO!! | Twins Series Recap  
Podcast: Meet at the Apple
Published On: Thu Apr 17 2025
Description: The Mets just dropped a tough series to the Twins, but is it time to panic or are there real reasons to stay optimistic? Vito and Jon break down all the highs and lows from the road trip, discuss Luisangel Acuña’s breakout, and debate what’s next for the lineup and the pitching staff. The guys dive into the “Hoodie Soto” phenomenon, Mets schedule quirks, upcoming giveaways, and what to expect with a massive homestand against the Cardinals and Phillies. Plus, get the inside scoop on the hottest Mets prospects tearing it up in the minors. If you want to stay ahead on all things Mets, you can’t miss this episode! Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 – Acuña’s Breakout & Defensive Impact 01:00 – Mets Drop Series to Twins: Raw Reactions 03:00 – Tough Calls, Late-Game Drama & Mets Magic 06:00 – Lindor’s Leadership & Costly Errors 08:00 – The Power of Depth: Hagenman’s Debut & Pitching Options 11:00 – Bullpen Games & The Stearns Blueprint 13:00 – Holmes Shines; Managing Pitching Workloads 15:00 – Luisangel Acuña’s Value & Center Field Options 18:00 – That’s Electric: Presented by PC Richard & Son - Hoodie Soto 20:00 – Soto’s Comments: Yankees, Judge & Impact on Mets Lineup 24:00 – Breaking Down Pitch Selection & Alonso’s MVP Start 28:00 – Citi Field Giveaways, Merch Drops, & Mr. Met’s Birthday 31:00 – Schedule Oddities, Realignment Ideas, and MLB Storylines 36:00 – Mets Prospect Watch: Ewing, Houck, Vargas & More 39:00 – Cardinals Series Preview & NL Contender Breakdown 42:00 – Homestand Expectations, Fan Events & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices