Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-4. It was the first time the power trio all connected in the same game for the Yankees, who won their fifth straight and improved to 6-0 against the Astros this season. Stanton hit a 119.
New York Yankees ’ Juan Soto throws his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. New York Yankees ’ Juan Soto celebrates with Aaron Judge , left, after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York.
Soto launched a two-run homer on the first pitch he saw in the first inning. He connected for a 440-foot drive on a fastball from Houston rookie Spencer Arrighetti , sending his 10th homer off an advertisement at the back of the Astros’ bullpen in left-center field.Twins top Mariners 6-3 behind early boost on back-to-back HRs by Correa, LarnachMontgomery throws 7 solid innings and Diamondbacks hold off Reds 4-3. Cincy’s skid now 7 games.
New York beat the Astros for the ninth straight time dating to last year. The season series concludes Thursday at Yankee Stadium.
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