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Juan Soto Booed in Bronx Return as Mets Fall to Yankees in Subway Series Opener

The former Yankee maintained composure during a hostile reception at Yankee Stadium, drawing three walks but failing to power the Mets in a 6-2 loss.

New York Mets' Juan Soto waved to the Yankees fans while they booed him.
Some fans held up signs in the crowd, others wore T-shirts with profane slogans.
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Overview

  • Juan Soto returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, making him the focus of intense fan hostility.
  • Yankees fans greeted Soto with loud boos during introductions and at-bats, with some fans turning their backs on him in the outfield; Soto responded by tipping his helmet and placing it on his heart.
  • Soto drew three walks and scored one run but went hitless in five plate appearances, including a game-ending flyout with two runners on base in the ninth inning.
  • The Yankees, bolstered by offseason acquisitions following Soto’s departure, capitalized on strong performances from Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger to secure a 6-2 victory.
  • Both teams entered the series as division leaders, with the Mets at 28-17 and the Yankees at 26-19, highlighting the heightened stakes of the crosstown rivalry.