Phillies' Derek Hill robs Juan Soto of home run in Mets loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
At Citi Field on June 26, 2026, Phillies outfielder Derek Hill made a spectacular catch, robbing Juan Soto of a potential home run in the first inning. This play was pivotal as the Phillies secured a 2-1 victory over the Mets, who experienced their seventh consecutive loss. Phillies starter Zack Wheeler allowed just one run and four hits over seven innings. Hill's performance not only included the crucial defensive play but also highlighted his recent contributions at the plate, having hit crucial homers earlier in the week. The game marked another difficult day for the Mets, following the dismissal of their manager, Carlos Mendoza.
- •Derek Hill caught Juan Soto's potential home run in the first inning.
- •Phillies won the game 2-1 against the Mets.
- •Zack Wheeler pitched seven innings, giving up one run.
- •Mets have lost seven straight games.
- •Hill has been instrumental for the Phillies since joining the team.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Derek Hill robs Juan Soto with dazzling catch to make another big impression on Phillies
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Catch of the Year? Watch Phillies' OF Derek Hill rob Juan Soto of home run
"Derek Hill made quite a first impression with the Philadelphia Phillies by hitting dramatic ninth-inning homers in consecutive games this week. Hill made a spectacular grab to rob Juan Soto of a two-run homer in the first inning, helping Zack Wheeler and the Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the staggering New York Mets.
"Derek Hill robbed a potential Juan Soto home run in the first inning to help the Phillies beat the struggling Mets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:33 AMDerek Hill robs Juan Soto with dazzling catch to make another big impression on Phillies
Derek Hill made quite a first impression with the Philadelphia Phillies by hitting dramatic ninth-inning homers in consecutive games this week. Hill made a spectacular grab to rob Juan Soto of a two-run homer in the first inning, helping Zack Wheeler and the Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the staggering New York Mets.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:21 AMCatch of the Year? Watch Phillies' OF Derek Hill rob Juan Soto of home run
Derek Hill robbed a potential Juan Soto home run in the first inning to help the Phillies beat the struggling Mets.
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