Stats don't lie: Juan Soto is carrying the Mets on his back

The New York Mets have been unpredictable all season, but Juan Soto remains the one constant force keeping their postseason dreams alive.

On Monday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers, Soto delivered a performance that felt more like a fireworks show than a baseball game.

He smashed a grand slam , ripped a triple, drew two walks, scored twice, and drove in six huge runs.

It was the kind of performance that shifts momentum, the kind of game where Soto looked determined to drag his team forward.

Soto’s Grand Slam Shakes the Standings

The grand slam was only the second of Soto’s career, but its timing could not have been more important.

With the Mets clinging to the final NL Wild Card spot, his blast helped preserve their four-game cushion over the Cincinnati Reds.

It wasn’t just a sw