Juan Soto hit a three-run home run during a six-run fourth inning that vaulted the New York Mets to a pivotal 12-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

Closing on a fifth NL West title in a row, the reigning World Series champion Dodgers officially will be back in the playoffs for the 13th year in a row. The Dodgers clinched at least a wild card on a ...