Juan Soto’s big first season with the Mets added another impressive footnote as his shot to center field in Friday night’s fourth inning carried over the 408-foot sign at Citi Field.

The Mets exploded for a huge inning with that three-run blast and Soto established a career high with his 42nd homer of the season. The “MVP” chants followed.

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Soto’s thunder obscured much of the night’s sloppiness by both teams in the Mets’ 12-6 victory over the Nationals.

The Mets, who won for the fourth time in five games, will certainly take it.

Their lead on the Reds remained at two games for the NL’s third and fin

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