Juan Soto puts his boo-filled Bronx return in the past with electric Subway Series homer for Mets

· New York Post

Juan Soto’s slow start reached one of its low points during the first Subway Series of the season, when he was constantly booed during his return to The Bronx and went just 1-for-10 — with zero extra-base hits — across the three games.

He didn’t waste any time moving past those struggles when the rivalry series resumed at Citi Field.

Soto crushed a two-run homer in the first inning off Marcus Stroman on Friday, ensuring his historic June carried over into July and tying the game at two.

Juan Soto hits a home run during the Mets-Yankees game on July 4, 2025. X / @SNY
Juan Soto hits a home run during the Mets-Yankees game on July 4, 2025. X / @SNY

His 21st blast of the season produced the response the Mets needed after Yankees outfielders Jasson Domínguez and Aaron Judge went back-to-back to start the top of the frame.

Soto had hit .320 with a 1.153 OPS since June 1 entering Friday.