Juan Soto discusses outfield misplay in Mets' game against Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
During the Mets' series opener against the Blue Jays on June 29, Juan Soto experienced a challenging first inning. After hitting a double, he encountered a tricky hop in left field off a line drive from George Springer, resulting in a critical misplay that allowed Springer to score the game's first run. Despite the blunder, interim manager Andy Green defended Soto's aggressive approach in the field. The Mets struggled offensively throughout the game, ultimately losing to the Blue Jays 2-1, with Soto reflecting on the difficult hop after the game.
- •Soto hit a double in the first inning.
- •Soto misplayed a ball that led to a run for the Blue Jays.
- •Interim manager Andy Green supported Soto's aggressive defensive play.
- •The Mets scored only one run, resulting in a 2-1 loss.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Juan Soto discusses 'weird hop' during first-inning misplay in outfield against Blue Jays
"Juan Soto had a busy first inning in the Mets’ series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
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