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The Associated Press. (2026, September 26). Mets left fielder Juan Soto leaves game after getting hit on right hand with a pitch. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mets-left-fielder-juan-soto-leaves-game-after-getting-hit-on-right-hand-with-a-pitch/article_28c19f6d-9cbb-5be0-9c79-577306ee5dea.html
The Associated Press. “Mets left fielder Juan Soto leaves game after getting hit on right hand with a pitch.” Toronto Star, 26 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mets-left-fielder-juan-soto-leaves-game-after-getting-hit-on-right-hand-with-a-pitch/article_28c19f6d-9cbb-5be0-9c79-577306ee5dea.html.
The Associated Press. “Mets left fielder Juan Soto leaves game after getting hit on right hand with a pitch.” Toronto Star, September 26, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mets-left-fielder-juan-soto-leaves-game-after-getting-hit-on-right-hand-with-a-pitch/article_28c19f6d-9cbb-5be0-9c79-577306ee5dea.html.
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On Saturday, New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto exited the game against the Washington Nationals after being struck by a pitch on his right hand in the ninth inning. The incident occurred when Soto was hit by Richard Lovelady’s 91 mph sinker; he immediately showed signs of discomfort and was met by an athletic trainer before leaving the field. X-rays later confirmed that no fractures were present, but Soto's status for future games is uncertain due to the injury.
Despite Soto's departure, the Mets won the game 7-1 thanks largely to A.J. Ewing’s go-ahead three-run homer and Ronny Mauricio hitting two home runs from both sides of the plate, marking his first career multi-homer game. Rookie Carson Benge contributed with a notable defensive play and had a strong offensive outing as well. This victory extended Washington's struggles, which have included allowing 22 home runs in the seventh inning this season alone.
