Juan Soto Responds to Criticism With Home Run and Praises Teammate Carson Benge

Juan Soto answered early criticism over his hustle on Saturday by launching a solo home run, hitting a double, and scoring a run in the Mets' 12-2 blowout win against the Yankees. Soto, who served as the designated hitter while managing ongoing calf issues, also lauded rookie Carson Benge after the game, calling him a superstar who finds ways to make the team smile every day through his elite, well-rounded play.