The bigger the moment, the higher New York Yankees star Juan Soto rises.
The star outfielder put his latest heroics on display Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park, delivering a clutch go-ahead, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to help the Yankees secure a 7-5 win.
After already homering off Blake Snell in the first inning, Soto mashed a 98 MPH cutter into the stands in right field, giving the Yankees a 6-5 lead in the top of the ninth.
The Generational. pic.twitter.com/ldtvmN93LX
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 2, 2024
If not for the incredible heater Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been on, Soto would be considered the best hitter in baseball.
And his latest heroics left MLB fans in awe.
I mean… just… what…
— Rich Stein (@richsteinny) June 2, 2024
If there’s no press conference Tuesday morning announcing a 12 year deal, I don’t know about you but I’ll riot. https://t.co/1jmHOYWu8p
Juan Soto Steinbrenner.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) June 2, 2024
Just adopt him.
Juan Soto is the biggest star to come to the @Yankees since #44 HOF Reggie Jackson and generates the same energy and excitement. https://t.co/ePIRHn7wx8
— Laurence Jurdem (@LJurdem) June 3, 2024
ONE BILLION DOLLARS https://t.co/2DP1v2s2hW
— Zach Sterling (@CoachSterling64) June 2, 2024
Best I’ve ever seen https://t.co/bMzgs95X4q
— Art Vandelay (@KingFavre) June 2, 2024
can’t believe the league allowed the Yankees to pair him with Judge 😂 https://t.co/tMUzbB5wub
— • (@iamUncleJohn) June 3, 2024
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