Juan Soto starred in a historic night by hitting three home runs in the same game,leading the New York Yankees to a 4-1 victoryover the Chicago White Sox. With this result, the Yankees regained first place in the American League East Division.
Soto once again demonstrated his power by punishing the White Sox’s pitching. His three home runs were instrumental in securing the team’s victory. The Dominican was excited about his performance and stressed that hitting home runs is one of his greatest strengths.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Soto’s performance and considered him one of the best hitters of the season. Boone highlighted the consistency and power of Soto, who has become a key piece in the team.
Soto makes history and Boone celebrates
Juan Soto wrote a new page in his outstanding career by hitting three home runs in the same game for the first time. This feat makes him one of the few players to achieve such a feat in the MLB.
Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Manager Aaron Boone expressed his admiration for Soto and his impact on the team.“It was a great night from a great player,” Yankees manager Boone said. “When I see Juan, I feel like he’s having one of the best seasons I’ve ever seen.“
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Yankees Dominate and Regain First Place
With the win over the White Sox, the Yankees cemented their position atop the Eastern Division. The solid pitching of Nestor Cortes, combined with the offense of Soto, was key to securing the three points.
The Yankees once again demonstrated their potential and ability to compete at the highest level. With players like Soto and Aaron Judge, the Yankees are emerging as one of the top contenders for the World Series title.