Juan Soto launches go-ahead Yankees homer after injury scare - lulu

With one dramatic swing, Juan Soto turned unease into bedlam.

Minutes after blasting a foul ball off his foot and appearing to be in serious pain, Soto stepped into a two-run home run that gave the Yankees a 2-1 lead over the Royals in The Bronx on Wednesday.

Juan Soto reacts after belting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of the Yankees’ game against the Royals on Sept. 11, 2024.Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Juan Soto reacts after blasting a foul ball off his foot as manager Aaron Boone talks to him during the sixth inning of the Yankees’ game against the Royals.Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

 

The Yankees had done little against opposing lefty Cole Ragans, who had not allowed a base runner to reach second base, when Soto drilled a pitch off the top of his right, front foot in the sixth inning.

The superstar hobbled about halfway to first base before taking a knee.

A team trainer examined the foot for a few tense minutes before Soto rose and made his way back to home plate to a loud round of applause.

Juan Soto watches his two run home run leave the yard during the sixth inning of the Yankees’ game against the Royals.Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

 

Two pitches later, Soto demolished a 2-2 knuckle curve deep into the seats in right and watched it go for his 39th home run of the season.

Source : nypost.com