Mets left fielder Juan Soto leaves game after getting hit on right hand with a pitch
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto exited Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals after being struck by a pitch on his right hand in the ninth inning. The incident occurred when Richard Lovelady delivered a 91 mph sinker, which left Soto momentarily incapacitated. The pitcher's throw caused Soto to spin around, gripping his right hand tightly as he made his way towards first base.
Upon reaching the base, he turned back around and was swiftly guided by an athletic trainer to the dugout. Soto's current season with the Mets has seen him perform well, batting .278 with 27 home runs and 69 RBIs. However, his second season has not been entirely without injury, as he had to miss two stints due to calf strains earlier in the year.
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