New York Yankees star right fielder Juan Soto was scratched from the starting lineup a day after hurting his left leg sliding into a wall to make a catch but managed to come on as a pinch-hitter and hit an RBI double in the 10th inning.

“These guys are unbelievable,” he said. “These guys are great. I love every single guy that is in here. We’ve been together since Day 1, and we’ve been showing love day in and day out, and it’s just a great feeling.” Soto also credited the Yankees’ medical and strength staffers for their work on his knee.

Juan Soto was originally in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Athletics but was pulled out after reporting soreness and swelling in his left leg. He came on as a pinch hitter in the 10th,