Juan Soto Launched Massive Bat Flip After Go-Ahead Home Run in 9th Inning

June 2, 2024 Jimm Sallivan

The New York Yankees pulled off a comeback victory against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon, rallying in the top of the ninth inning as they deftly turned a 5–3 deficit into a 7–5 lead.

After Anthony Volpe hit an RBI triple to make it a one-run game, Soto came to the plate and gave the Yankees the lead, unloading a 398-foot blast to right center field off of Camilo Doval.

Soto took a moment to admire his moonshot, too. After the no-doubt home run came off the bat, Soto stopped and watched it fly into the stands before taking a step and launching a huge bat flip.

Juan Soto: simply electric ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/TYnHqRN6fO

— MLB (@MLB) June 2, 2024

The two-run blast in the ninth inning was Soto’s second home run of the game. He’s now up to 17 homers in his first season in New York as he and Aaron Judge have been putting on a show on a near nightly basis of late.

The Yankees improved to 42–19 with Sunday’s win, and Soto’s contributions to the victory can’t be understated. Aaron Boone commended his performance after the game, too.

“That’s some savage at-bats right there,” Boone said of the star outfielder via the YES Network.

The team is off on Monday before it returns to New York for a series against the Minnesota Twins, which gets underway on Tuesday.

1 May 24 Jimm Sallivan

Yankees’ Juan Soto Roasted Orioles Pitcher After Launching 447-Foot Home Run

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto unleashed a mammoth home run during Tuesday's loss against the Baltimore Orioles, and he boldly opted to stare down pitcher Dean Kremer as he began to trot the bases.

When asked after the game about the staredown with the Orioles' starter, Soto told reporters that he chose to glare at Kremer because the right-hander didn't like his "Soto Shuffle."

"I bet he didn't like the homer, too," said Soto, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

Soto's sixth-inning solo launched a stunning 447 feet into the seats in left field, and he was clearly fired up about the moonshot despite the Yankees still trailing 4–2, a scoreline that would hold out for the remainder of the game.

Juan Soto crushes one 447 feet! 😳 pic.twitter.com/CKDFNrjYrY
— MLB (@MLB) May 1, 2024

If Kremer wasn't a fan of Soto's antics in the batter's box, he's certainly not alone, though the left-handed slugger doesn't seem likely to put an end to his shuffling maneuvers.

The 447-foot bomb was Soto's eighth of the year, and he's up to 25 RBIs on the campaign through his first 31 games.

31 May 24 Jimm Sallivan

Yankees’ Juan Soto Answered Angels Pitcher’s Question for Umpire in Amusing Exchange

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto took it upon himself to answer Los Angeles Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval's question for home plate umpire Edwin Moscoso during the top of the fourth inning of New York's 8–3 win on Thursday at Angel Stadium.

With the count at 2-and-1, Sandoval fired a four-seam fastball knee-high that landed at the bottom of the strike zone, a pitch that Moscoso ruled a ball. Sandoval inquired about the pitch, asking the umpire if it was low.

Only, the Angels hurler didn't get a reply from Moscoso, but from Soto, who proceeded to nod his head repeatedly, indicating he thought the offering was low.

Here's the amusing exchange.

Patrick Sandoval asked if the pitch was low and Juan Soto continuously nodded yes pic.twitter.com/QA1awnN6R6
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 31, 2024

Soto, who seemingly benefited from the generous call by Moscoso, went on to draw a walk before Yankees slugger Aaron Judge drove him in during the next at-bat on a two-run home run.

Soto, 25, has posted a .312/.415/.584 slash line with 15 home runs, 49 RBI and 41 runs scored in 58 games played for the Yankees this season.

7 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Juan Soto to Undergo Imaging on Forearm After Exiting Yankees’ Game vs. Twins

New York Yankees fans were left perplexed after Juan Soto did not return following the rain delay during Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

The team later announced that Soto was removed from the game due to left forearm soreness.

On Thursday night, manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Soto was evaluated during the rain delay by Dr. Christopher Ahmad. They decided it was best not to push it when it came to the ailment, prompting the team to keep him out of the game when play resumed, according to Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network.

Boone noted that Soto's been dealing with soreness in the forearm for around a week, and the superstar outfielder is set to undergo imaging on the injury on Friday.

Soto addressed the injury with reporters Thursday evening and noted that he's been trying to "grind through" the pain for almost two weeks. He added that the soreness he feels in his forearm "doesn't stop [him] with anything baseball-wise."

"I've just been grinding through it"
Juan Soto details his forearm soreness and how it doesn't "stop him with anything baseball-wise" pic.twitter.com/jeWnngs3qU
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) June 7, 2024

New York has won eight straight games and have swept the Twins and San Francisco Giants consecutively. They begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, though it's unclear if Soto will be available.

In three plate appearances on Thursday, Soto went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run. He's slashing .318/.424/.603 with 17 home runs and 53 RBI in his first season in the Bronx.

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