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Juan Soto’s 6 RBIs Lift Mets Past Tigers as Pitching Woes Persist, Astros Lose Ground in AL West

Houston weighs September reinforcements following José Soriano’s seven scoreless innings.

Overview

  • New York outlasted Detroit 10-8 behind Soto’s grand slam and a two-run triple, giving him six RBIs on the day.
  • Sean Manaea lasted just 3 2/3 innings as the Mets used seven pitchers, with Edwin Díaz recording a four-out save for his 25th.
  • The Mets improved to 74-64 and maintained a four-game lead over the Reds for the NL’s final wild-card spot.
  • Angels right-hander José Soriano held the Astros to one hit over seven shutout innings in a 3-0 win, and Seattle opened September two games back of Houston in the AL West.
  • Astros manager Joe Espada said Jake Meyers, Zach Dezenzo and Luis Garcia could join the club when rosters expand.