You can count the New York Mets back in the win column. They finally sealed the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-2 win. While the scoreboard was indeed the highlight, something else caught just as much attention – Juan Soto’s fierce reaction over a disputed strike call. Apparently, during the series finale, Soto found himself in the middle of a swing controversy.

The Brewers were trying hard to get the lead, and during that intense moment, Mets outfielder Mark Vientos appeared to check his swing. However, the third base umpire ruled it a strike.

That’s when Juan Soto was caught on camera with a reaction too hard to miss. In pure disbelief, he looked the umpire straight in his eyes and locked in. It was an intense stare-down with a pinch of Soto’s notorious look. Plain and simple disappointment! And that left all the Metsies cracking up.

Soto was overall on fire against the Brewers. Earlier in the sixth inning, Soto hit a clutch single that drove in a much-needed run. Following that, Pete Alonso delivered an RBI double, and that was just enough for the Mets to snatch the win.

Yes, the Brewers had the winning odds in their favor in the opening game. They secured a 7-2 win, but the Mets made sure to change the dynamic and secured a 7-3 victory in game 2. And they carried the same momentum in the third game, too.

The Mets are standing at 50-38 at this midpoint of the season. Next up, they are going against their cross-town rivals. And if the first 2025 Subway Series was any indication, let’s brace ourselves for another intense showdown.

For now, let’s focus on the clip of Soto’s reaction and how it immediately took over social media. His slow-mo stare-down reaction edit is the most relatable thing on the internet today.

Fans’ hilarious reactions to Juan Soto’s gesture

Just when Juan Soto challenged the strike call with just one look, fans couldn’t stop cracking up. Although he was applauded for his reaction, some called out the umpire and criticized him for his strike call.

For the record, the league’s umpires have an accuracy rate of just 88.2%. So, Soto’s reaction was understandable with yet another controversial call. Now, fans are again demanding robo-umps. “It would be funny but that was a terrible call. This is why we need Automatic Umpires. Either that or these Umpires need to be held accountable for how bad they are at their job.” If not an ABS system, then surely, the umpires should at least be held accountable.

Some were drooling over Soto’s sharp judgment. “Man sees better than the catcher and the ump combined.” Soto’s reaction wasn’t just fierce, but it also reflected his awareness level. He knows how to read calls during the game.

A good number of Metsies are simply happy with their team \signing Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract. “I can’t believe we got Soto for 15 years hahaha I love him.” He did have a rough patch initially. Fans weren’t all satisfied with Soto in his early days. But his charisma and his explosive bat in the Mets lineup are finally reflecting at their best.

It was a pure comical moment. “The way I cackled when they showed the replay 😂” It was a collective sentiment from many who were in the stands and those who saw the clip later. It was the finale of the three-game series; the Mets really needed to notch that win. And in that intense showdown, Soto’s reaction was a mood changer.

Another fan wrote, “Soto doesn’t miss. Atrocious call that changes the entire inning.” Soto himself wasn’t in the batter’s box. Still, he was aware enough. Just one incorrect decision is enough to derail an entire inning and a good lead. And the disappointment showed…

Right now, Soto has earned a brand new admiration for his personality. The reactions are still rolling in. Would you like to share yours?