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The home run came in the third inning, with a 2-1 count, against a fastball that Soto hit hard towards right field. The ball left the bat at more than 109 miles per hour and traveled 428 feet, lifting the fans from their seats. It was a key hit that gave his team the lead in a game that was ultimately decided in their favor with a score of 6-4.Heading to 40-40
In addition to being one home run away from the 40 home run barrier, Soto has accumulated 31 stolen bases, leaving him only nine away from becoming only the second Dominican in history to reach the legendary 40-40 club (40 HR and 40 steals in the same season). The first was Alfonso Soriano in 2006.In historical power list
The home run also placed Soto on an elite list: the players with the most home runs before turning 26 years old. Here’s the ranking:
| Jugador | HR antes de 26 años |
|---|---|
| Álex Rodríguez | 298 |
| Jimmie Foxx | 266 |
| Eddie Mathews | 253 |
| Albert Pujols | 250 |
| Mickey Mantle | 249 |
| Mel Ott | 242 |
| Frank Robinson | 241 |
| Juan Soto | 240 |
| Mike Trout | 240 |
| Ken Griffey Jr. | 238 |
