New York Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto is on his way to earning his pinstripes.
After the Yankees rallied back from a 4-0 deficit to take a 5-4 lead going into the ninth inning, Soto made sure to put his stamp on the game with an incredible play.
Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker came close to tying the game with a single to right field, but Soto had other plans. His perfect one-hop throw to catcher Jose Trevino nailed Mauricio Doubon at the plate, keeping the lead for the Yankees in a thrilling Opening Day win over the Astros.
Juan Soto comes up HUGE defensively for the Yankees! pic.twitter.com/BDbNJxFWAh
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 28, 2024
Needless to say, Yankees fans went crazy.
Dear Yankees,
Give Juan Soto a blank check right now.
$600M? $700M? Who cares. Sign him now. pic.twitter.com/E7apkB6gg7
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) March 28, 2024
GIVE THE MAN HALF A BILLION DOLLARS TODAY https://t.co/V6NkBsuT91
— Rich Woods (@TheRichWoods) March 28, 2024
Give this man a blank check! Worth every dollar. https://t.co/erzP1t4V5F
— Alexander Ovenchicken 🦅 (@rtomoff16) March 28, 2024
GAME OVERRRRRR https://t.co/DGByhVDTw0
— Amiel🇩🇴 (@AmielCudder) March 28, 2024
Give Juan Soto a blank check 😅😍 https://t.co/XYJAG9bcHk
— Kaylee Gillette (@kayleegillette) March 28, 2024
This, this right here is why you trade for Juan Soto!!! LFG!!! https://t.co/MABHU5kpOp
— Andre Underwood (@Dre_Drizzle9) March 28, 2024
Heck of an Opening Day for the Yankees, especially given the arc of the game. Last season’s team folded up down 4-0 after 2. Today they scored five unanswered on road, used walks to kickstart the offense (the Soto effect?!) and got a defensive gem to help seal the win. 161 to go. https://t.co/j5UOMANWci
— Nick Veronica (@NickVeronica) March 28, 2024
