Juan Soto goes viral for perfect water bottle flip in Mets dugout

The Mets weren’t just putting on a show on the field Wednesday night in L.A., they were having a blast in the dugout, too. With the team in control against the Dodgers, the mood stayed light, the jokes kept rolling, and the bottle flips began. And when Juan Soto stepped up and stuck the landing on his very first try, the place went nuts.From the start, the Mets kept things light in between innings. Luisangel Acuña added to the entertainment by wearing catcher’s gear in the dugout, ready to snag any foul balls coming their way. But the real moment came in the ninth inning. With the Mets comfortably leading 6-0, thanks in part to two home runs from Pete Alonso, a group of players, including Jose Siri and Starling Marte, started a game of bottle flipping on the dugout steps.Nobody could get the bottle to land—until Soto gave it a go. He picked it up, gave it a quick flip, and stuck it like he’d done it a hundred times before. His teammates burst out laughing and cheering as he jogged through the dugout with a big grin, soaking in the moment like he’d just hit a walk-off.Although Soto didn’t have a big night at the plate—going 0-for-1 with three walks and an RBI groundout- fans got a glimpse of the “Soto Shuffle” earlier in the game. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto’s consistent effort and attitude, saying, “It’s Juan Soto being Juan Soto. Even through tough times, he’s the same guy who comes in prepared and competes.” Mendoza emphasized that Soto’s numbers will bounce back because of his skill and mindset.Also Read: Juan Soto silences critics with clutch performance as he ends HR drought and proves David Stearns' belief rightBeating the Dodgers meant the Mets clinched the season series, though manager Carlos Mendoza didn’t make a big deal out of it. Still, after Tuesday night’s extra-innings loss, it was a solid bounce-back. Asked how the team stays relaxed against a powerhouse like L.A., Mendoza kept it simple: “That’s just us. We don’t ride the highs or the lows, we believe in who we are.”Now, with one game left in the series on Thursday afternoon, the Mets look like a group that’s having fun, staying locked in, and ready to close things out strong.