Yankees Beat Mets 6-4 Subway Series Clash

Emotional Night on 25th Anniversary of 9/11

The New York Yankees delivered a memorable Subway Series victory Friday night, defeating the New York Mets 6-4 on an emotional evening commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Cody Bellinger provided the biggest blow, launching a three run homer in the second inning off Mets rookie Nolan McLean as the Yankees continued their impressive late season surge.

Ben Rice also homered, while rookie Spencer Jones and Ryan McMahon added run scoring hits as New York improved to 85-62. The Yankees have now won 17 of their last 24 games and reached a season best 23 games over .500. They remained three games behind Tampa Bay in the American League East while extending their lead over Boston to 5½ games for the top American League wild card position.

Bellinger Delivers on Emotional Night

The night carried special significance at Yankee Stadium as the organization honored the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Bellinger received the ceremonial first pitch from Brielle Saracini, whose father, Victor Saracini, was the pilot of United Airlines Flight 175, which was flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

Shortly afterward, Bellinger provided a powerful moment on the field. With the Yankees leading 1-1 in the second inning, he worked McLean to a full count before driving a curveball into the right-field seats for a three-run homer and a 4-1 advantage. Spencer Jones had given New York an early lead with an RBI single in the first inning.

Rodón Controls Mets Offense

Carlos Rodón turned in one of his strongest outings of the season, allowing two runs and three hits over a season high 6⅓ innings. The left-hander struck out eight, including two strikeouts of former Yankee Juan Soto, who was booed by Yankees fans before each of his at-bats.

Rodón’s performance helped the Yankees maintain control despite several attempts by the Mets to climb back into the game. Ben Rice added another major blow in the fifth inning, sending a sinker from McLean the opposite way into the left-field seats for his 37th home run of the season.

Mets Rally Falls Short

The Mets entered the Subway Series riding a four-game winning streak after scoring 31 runs while sweeping Miami in a three-game series. Their momentum, however, was halted by the Yankees.

Christopher Morel brought the Mets closer with a tying RBI groundout in the second inning, while A.J. Ewing added an RBI single in the seventh to keep New York’s National League counterpart within striking distance.

Ryan McMahon’s RBI single in the eighth gave the Yankees an important insurance run before Ewing launched a home run on the first pitch of the ninth. The homer briefly made things interesting, but Yankees closer David Bednar settled down to finish the game. Bednar retired Soto on a double play to record his 33rd save in 36 opportunities.

McLean Struggles in Start

McLean was unable to match Rodón’s effectiveness. The Mets rookie allowed five runs and a career worst 10 hits over five innings.

The three-run homer by Bellinger proved particularly costly, while Rice’s fifth-inning blast added to the Yankees’ offensive advantage. Despite the loss, the Mets showed some fight late, but they could not overcome the Yankees’ early offensive production.

The victory further strengthened New York’s postseason position with the regular season entering its final weeks. The Yankees continue to chase Tampa Bay in the division while creating separation in the wild-card race.

The Subway Series Continues Saturday

The Mets will send rookie left-hander Zac Thornton (3-5, 3.53 ERA) to the mound, while the Yankees counter with right-hander Gerrit Cole (8-8, 3.41 ERA).

With both New York teams fighting for important postseason positioning, Saturday’s matchup promises another intense chapter in the Subway Series.