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Juan Soto Faces Bronx Hostility in Yankee Stadium Return

The Mets' $765 million star was met with boos, jeers, and defiant fan reactions as the Yankees defeated the Mets 6-2 in the Subway Series opener.

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 made his first appearance at Yankee Stadium as a Met after signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets in December 2024, leaving the Yankees after one standout season.
  • Yankees fans expressed their anger with loud boos, anti-Soto shirts, and Bleacher Creatures turning their backs on him when he took the field in right field.
  • Soto responded to the hostile reception by tipping his helmet to the crowd and touching his heart, embracing the moment with composure despite the jeers.
  • On the field, Soto walked three times, stole a base, and scored a run, but the Mets fell short as the Yankees secured a 6-2 victory in the Subway Series opener.
  • The game underscored the heightened intensity of the Yankees-Mets rivalry, with both teams leading their divisions and Soto's controversial move adding fuel to the inter-borough animosity.