Juan Soto’s Grand Slam, Six RBI Power Mets to 10-8 Win Over Tigers on Sept. 1, 2025

Monday, September 1st, 2025

Juan Soto Powers New York Mets to 10-8 Victory Over Detroit Tigers

Juan Soto delivered a standout performance, equaling his career high with six RBI in a 10-8 win for the New York Mets over the Detroit Tigers. Soto's grand slam in the fourth inning put the Mets ahead, and his tiebreaking two-run triple proved crucial in the later innings.

Soto’s Explosive Offense Leads the Way

Soto’s fourth-inning homer against Charlie Morton pushed the Mets into a 6-3 lead. After the Tigers rallied to tie the game, Soto responded with an eighth-inning triple off Drew Sommers, giving New York an 8-6 advantage. Soto now has 36 home runs on the season, and since August 1, he boasts an impressive 1.446 OPS in clutch situations.

Mets and Tigers Battle for Playoff Position

The Mets' win allowed them to maintain a four-game margin over the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL wild card spot. Despite the loss, Detroit continues to lead the AL Central by a comfortable 9.5-game margin.

Other Game Highlights

Jahmai Jones notched his first career four-hit game, starting the action with a first-pitch home run off Sean Manaea. Gleyber Torres added a two-run homer for the Tigers, briefly giving Detroit a 3-2 edge in the third inning.

After Soto’s grand slam, Zach McKinstry answered with an RBI triple, then scored on a single by Jones. Spencer Torkelson tied the game in the fifth inning, capitalizing on a wild pitch thrown by Ryne Stanek.

Edwin Díaz closed out the game, pitching 1.1 innings for his 25th save of the season, converting 25 out of 27 save opportunities. Mets starter Sean Manaea struggled, surrendering five runs over 3 2/3 innings, and has a 7.81 ERA in his last six starts. The Mets’ pitching staff has allowed at least 10 hits in each of their last four games.

Key Moment

A pivotal play came in the sixth inning with Detroit down 9-6. Wenceel Pérez lined a ball into the left-centerfield gap, but Cedric Mullins made a game-saving diving catch. Tyler Rogers followed by striking out Spencer Torkelson, ending the Tigers’ immediate threat.

Key Stat

Soto’s six RBI matched his career high, previously achieved with San Diego on September 17, 2023, when he also hit a grand slam.

Up Next

The series continues Tuesday, as Mets right-hander Nolan McLean (3-0, 0.89 ERA) faces off against Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-1, 4.32 ERA).

In summary

Juan Soto’s dominant offensive outing, highlighted by a grand slam and a late-inning triple, lifted the New York Mets to a crucial 10-8 win over the Detroit Tigers. The win solidifies the Mets’ playoff position as they hold onto the last NL wild card spot. Key defensive plays and timely hitting defined a game packed with highlights, setting the stage for the remainder of the series.

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