Juan Soto's Controversial Strikeouts Lead to Manager Ejection

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto was at the center of a controversial game, striking out multiple times on questionable calls during Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. His visible frustration over a called third strike in the third inning led to manager Carlos Mendoza's ejection, who emphasized his responsibility to protect his players. Mendoza later criticized the home plate umpire's performance, particularly concerning Soto's key at-bats.