The Subway Series 2025 opener was already pre-loaded with intensity. It barely needed any more heat. But, best believe the Yankees’ fans, they never miss a chance to push things further. The Yankees dominated the Mets with a 6-2 win, but before that, the local fans ensured to let Juan Soto know what he was missing out on. From the moment Soto entered the field to his jog towards the outfield, he was booed brutally by the Yanks.

Soto, with his calm demeanor however, responded to the boos gracefully. He swiftly tipped off his helmet and held it to his chest. Though it didn’t stop the boos, it said a lot about him. After the game, we finally got to know why he tipped off the helmet when he returned to the Bronx for the first time.

In post-game media interaction, of course, the most-asked question was the brutal booing, and its direct contrast was Soto’s humble reaction.  Soto revealed, “They’re really passionate fans. They were hurt, and they’re going to do the best for their teams, and they just feel that way.” Soto acknowledged that the fans were simply being loyal to their team.

Then, the 26-year-old was asked about his signature helmet tip: whether it was a spur-of-the-moment reaction or something he had planned beforehand. He hilariously replied, “We were just joking in the dugout that I should do it, and I just did it. The guys loved it.”

During the game, when Soto was making his way towards the plate, the reporters referred to that and asked what was going through his mind at that time. He replied, “You gotta embrace it. At the end of the day, whatever they give you, it is what it is. You gotta be professional. You gotta take it like a man.” Clearly,  Soto didn’t take those boos to heart.

As for the game, Soto went hitless against the Yankees, finishing off 0-for-2 with three walks. And still, showing greater camaraderie, he praised his former teammates for their stellar performance. This is truly the worst booing directed at the Soto Shuffle, yet he stood by the idea of “embracing” it.

Hitless night for Juan Soto, but strong start for Yankees

Juan Soto’s first return after signing with the Mets didn’t really go as planned. He was greeted with hostility by the Yankees fans during his first at-bat. And what’s worse was the Yankees snatching away a 6-2 win.

The Yankees were desperate for a win. From May 3 to May 6, they lost three straight games. But now, for seven games, they’ve had winning odds in their favor. They wanted to maintain it for this game as well; they certainly did. But if it hadn’t been possible without Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Aaron Judge, who gave the Bronx Bombers the much-needed win.

Out of the Yankees’ overall right hits, Bellinger alone hit three of them. His current batting average sits at .375 across the past seven games. During the third and fourth innings against the Mets, Goldschmidt drove in runs with singles. That’s exactly when the Yankees scored all of their runs. Coming to their captain, Judge, he had a stellar night. He went 1-for-4 with 2 runs and 1 walk. Judge is now leading the league with a .414 average. For Saturday’s game, Clarke Schmidt is likely to start for the Yankees. Not to forget, he is coming off his first win of the season against the Mets.

All eyes are now on how the Mets manage to tackle the Yankees for the upcoming game on Saturday. And it goes without saying, Soto will naturally be under the spotlight.

Do you think the Mets will be able to turn things around in the next game?