Somehow, Juan Soto lived up to it.

The Mets’ $765-million man continued to transform a season that began in disappointment, hitting a milestone home run Friday to help the Mets beat the Nationals, 12-6 at Citi Field and allowing them to continue controlling their own destiny with eight games left to play.

All three teams trailing the Mets for the third wild-card spot remain two games back or more.

The Mets scored six runs in the fourth, capped by Soto’s three-run shot – his career-high 42nd; Soto scored two runs, walked twice and stole a base, putting his season totals 103 RBIs, 117 runs, a career-high 34 stolen bases, and a major-league leading 121 walks.

He’s one of three players to collect at least 40 homers, 30 stolen bases, 100 RBIs and 100 walks, joining Jeff Bagwell and Barry Bo

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