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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.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 31: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an inside the park three-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 31, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Sep 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 30: Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees speaks to the media prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on August 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
New York Mets' Juan Soto flips his bat after hitting a grand slam against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning during a baseball game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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.