Soto's slam boosts NY Mets past Tigers

Juan Soto drove in six runs, including a grand slam, and the visiting New York Mets held off the Detroit Tigers 10-8 on Monday.

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Soto, who reached base four times, also had a two-run triple in the series opener. Luis Torrens supplied three hits, scored two runs and drove in two more for New York. Ryne Stanek (3-6) picked up the win in relief, and Edwin Diaz retired all four batters he faced to earn his 25th save.

Jahmai Jones had four hits, including a leadoff homer, and drove in two runs for the Tigers. Wenceel Perez knocked in three runs, including a two-run shot, and Zach McKinstry added two RBIs.

Soto's grand slam in the fourth inning put New York ahead 6-3. The Tigers rallied to tie it 6-6 before Soto drove in Torrens and Francisco Lindor on his triple in the sixth. Soto then scored on a single by Brandon Nimmo.