Even Mets fans are turning on Juan Soto
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto addressed comments from manager Carlos Mendoza regarding his effort on the basepaths in their Monday 3-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox.
After losing two of three games to the New York Yankees, the New York Mets fell to the Boston Red Sox on Monday evening at Fenway Park. The 3-1 loss puts New York percentage points behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East's top spot, which the Mets had occupied for several weeks.
New York Mets fans hoped Juan Soto would have a $765 million-type of series against the New York Yankees this past weekend. That did not happen, and the Mets lo
Soto, who was supposed to be mic'd up during the second inning but canceled about "45 minutes" before game time, according to play-by-play man Karl Ravech.
Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and New York Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 in the Subway Series to remain the only team without a three-game losing streak this season.
The New York Yankees gave up a great deal to get Juan Soto in the Bronx, but his time with the team ended up being just one year. He revealed how free agency went down between the two sides.
Francisco Lindor drove a sacrifice fly to centerfield with one out in the ninth inning to score pinch runner Luisangel Acuna for the winning run in a 3-2 victory. Mets closer Edwin Diaz retired the side in order in the bottom of the ninth for his 10th save, striking out Aaron Judge for the final out.