Juan Soto followed Lindor by hitting a three-run homer for the Mets (80-74), who have won four of five. New York entered Friday two games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the race for the final National League wild-card spot. CJ Abrams went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs for the Nationals (62-92), who have lost five straight. Brett Baty was hit by a pitch, and Jose Siri struck out before Lindor greeted Poulin with the single that scored Alvarez. Alvarez surrendered six runs (four earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out four over 3 1/3 innings.