
Mets Rout Yankees 12-2 in Subway Series as Cole Struggles with Home Run Surge
The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 12-2 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The victory featured six home runs, including a grand slam by Francisco Lindor and a 400-foot blast by Juan Soto. Rookie Carson Benge hit his 17th home run and made a key defensive play, while rookie pitcher Zac Thornton delivered a strong seven-inning performance. The Mets, who are out of playoff contention, have won 22 of their last 35 games since the August 3 trade deadline. Conversely, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole surrendered three home runs in the loss, extending a career-worst two-start stretch where he allowed seven home runs. The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 46,864.













