Juan Soto had his first career three-homer game, Nestor Cortes tossed seven shutout innings and the New York Yankees held off the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night to take sole possession of the AL East lead.
Soto tagged starter Jonathan Cannon for a two-run shot to left field in the third inning and went the other way again on a leadoff homer in the fifth. The four-time All-Star added his 33rd of the season in the seventh off left-handed reliever Fraser Ellard, pulling a drive to right that made it 4-0."Just a great night by a great player," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "I feel like in watching Juan I’m watching one of the best seasons I’ve ever seen.
"Cannon gave up five hits and walked three while striking out four in 4 2/3 innings. The major league-worst White Sox had five hits one night after rolling up 18 in a 12-2 victory. They’ve dropped 31 of their last 36 games.Judge went 2 for 3 with a pair of singles and two walks to remain at 299 career home runs.Soto produced the 40th three-homer game in Yankees history, including the postseason. It was their second this year, following rookie Ben Rice on July 6 against Boston.
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