Juan Soto's midgame injury scare helps propel Yankees in walk-off win over Royals

09/12/2024 12:37 AM

NEW YORK — Juan Soto hopped down the first base line as if he were playing the most painful game of hopscotch imaginable. He collapsed midway between home plate and first base as the New York Yankees’ medical staff and manager Aaron Boone rushed out of the dugout to check on their superstar right fielder. Yankee Stadium fell silent as Soto bit down on his jersey to keep himself from screaming while his right foot was examined. A few minutes passed before Soto rose from the ground, took two practice swings and showed he was good enough to step back into the box against Kansas City...