Soto stuns Sox with first walk-off in pinstripes
What happened?
Juan Soto hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the New York Yankees a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Soto's home run came on a 3-2 count off White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks. It was his first walk-off home run since joining the Yankees in a trade from the Washington Nationals last month.
The win was the Yankees' fourth in a row and moved them to 29-16 on the season. The White Sox fell to 22-22.
Soto's big night
Soto went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored in the game. He also drew a walk and stole a base.
Soto's home run was his 12th of the season and his first since joining the Yankees.
Soto has been a key part of the Yankees' success since joining the team. He is hitting .313 with 12 home runs, 35 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases in 45 games.
Hendriks' struggles
Hendriks blew his second save of the season in the ninth inning against the Yankees.
Hendriks allowed two runs on three hits in the ninth inning, including Soto's walk-off home run.
Hendriks has a 4.76 ERA in 23 appearances this season.
Conclusion
Soto's walk-off home run was a big moment for the Yankees and a tough loss for the White Sox.
Soto has been a key part of the Yankees' success since joining the team and is one of the best young players in baseball.
The White Sox will look to bounce back from their loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night when they face the Tampa Bay Rays.
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