Juan Soto, the New York Yankees generational star, has loved his new team environment so much that he decided to deliver a career-best season. He is hitting .290 with a career-high 38 home runs and 98 RBIs across 141 games and is poised to feature in the playoffs in October.
That being said, the past couple of weeks were difficult for the New York Yankees and Juan Soto alike. While the Yanks suffered serious defeats, Soto’s bat also went numb until Wednesday when he broke out of his slump to steer the Bombers into a lead against the Royals with an inspiring home run.
Juan Soto Thumps One-Legged Home Run After Getting Hit By Foul Ball
New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto demonstrated his toughness and talent in an unforgettable moment during a recent dramatic walk-off victory against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Yanks were trailing 0-1 when Soto fouled a pitch off his right foot that hit him underneath the shin guard. The slugger appeared to be in considerable pain. But he took a moment to gather himself, limping away from the batter’s box while the team’s medical staff looked on with concern. Fans held their breath, worried that the star outfielder might have sustained a serious injury that could sideline him. However, what followed was a cinematic moment straight out of a movie.
Juan Soto waved off any assistance, showcasing his determination to continue his at-bat. After a few moments, he stepped back into the box, visibly uncomfortable but ready to face the next pitch. Then, in an incredible turn of events, Soto channelled his frustration and pain into his swing, sending the next pitch he saw soaring over the outfield wall for a two-run home run. Soto, who, in fact, hit the homer one-legged, was pumped as he flipped his bat in aggression to round the bases. Meanwhile, the crowd erupted in applause, stunned by Soto’s ability to shake off the pain and deliver such a crucial hit. The home run put the Yankees in a 2-1 lead before Jazz Chisholm delivered a sensational walk-off hit to seal the series for the Bronx Bombers against the Kansas City Royals. As far as injury is concerned, Soto said he is fine and will continue playing.
Soto Reveals Being Mad At Himself After Foul Ball
Juan Soto was heavily aggressive while celebrating the two-run homer against Kansas City on Wednesday’s rubber game. He revealed in the post-game interview that he was mad at himself for fouling the ball off the foot and getting hurt. “I’m not mad at the pitcher or anything. Just mad at myself,” the slugger said.
Hence, to shake off that setback and come out with a crucial home runs was moment of relief and he had to let that out. Juan Soto also revealed that he was immense pain after the ball hit his lower foot. However, he managed to channel his focus back into the at-bat and luckily got the desired results.
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