Derek Hill robs Juan Soto of homer in Phillies' win over Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Derek Hill made a standout defensive play for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 2-1 victory against the New York Mets on July 1, 2026. Hill's catch, which involved robbing Juan Soto of a home run, has drawn attention as he quickly adjusts to his new team. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox on June 11, Hill has already contributed with late-game heroics, including two crucial home runs in previous games. His interaction with Soto post-catch highlighted a mutual respect between the players, as Soto expressed a playful warning to Hill not to let it happen again. Hill aims to bring energy and positivity to the Phillies as they pursue a stronger season.
- •Phillies defeated Mets 2-1 on July 1, 2026.
- •Derek Hill robbed Juan Soto of a home run in the first inning.
- •Hill hit two key home runs in recent games.
- •The Phillies acquired Hill from the White Sox on June 11.
- •Hill aims to energize his new teammates in Philadelphia.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ New Outfielder Offers Bold Mets’ Juan Soto Response On Basepaths
"The Philadelphia Phillies new addition sent a forceful message to the New York Mets superstar on the basepaths.
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