The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Juan Soto primarily for his bat and the impact he can make at the plate. On Opening Day of the 2024 season, it was his arm that ended up making the difference in a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros.
With the Yankees clinging to the one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, Houston’s Kyle Tucker ripped a single to right field that sent Mauricio Dubon on his way home as the potential tying run.
Soto was having none of it and ended up saving the game with this throw, preserving the lead.