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Yankees and Mariners Set for Showdown: Spotlight on Soto's Remarkable Batting

As the Yankees prepare to host the Mariners at Yankee Stadium, all eyes are on Juan Soto, whose recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular. Soto, an outfielder known for his precision at the plate, has shown exceptional skill in the past three games, particularly shining with a batting average of 1.000, hitting two home runs and securing three RBIs in one game alone. Over these games, his on-base percentage reached an impressive 60 percent with a slugging percentage that soared to 2.5.


May 20, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo (24) follows through on an RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Yankees have seen commendable performances from other players as well. Alex Verdugo, another outfielder, has consistently contributed to the team's offensive efforts with a batting average of .600 in one game and managing to drive in three runs. Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo have also been reliable assets for the Yankees, each maintaining a .500 batting average in their best recent performances.


On the Mariners' side, Dylan Moore has stood out with a remarkable performance in one of their recent games, boasting a .667 batting average along with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 2.083. Dominic Canzone and Lucas Raley have also made significant contributions to their team's efforts. Canzone showcased his potential by driving in two runs with a slugging percentage of 1.333 in one game, while Raley impressed with a .750 batting average and an OPS of 2.0.


May 20, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo (24) follows through on an RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash between two teams boasting some of the league's top talents. Fans are particularly eager to see if Soto can continue his extraordinary performance and how Moore will counter for the Mariners.


This highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for May 22nd at 23:05 GMT at Yankee Stadium located in Bronx, NY. Fans looking forward to catching every moment of this thrilling encounter can tune into Amazon Prime Video for live coverage.


May 20, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) follows through on a single against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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