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Mets Rout Yankees 12-2 in Subway Series as Cole Struggles with Home Run Surge
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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.

Bellinger's Hit and 9/11 Tribute Define Yankees' Subway Series Win
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Bellinger's Hit and 9/11 Tribute Define Yankees' Subway Series Win

The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 6-4 on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A pre-game ceremony honored victims, featuring first pitches from families of those lost, while Cody Bellinger delivered a key hit to secure the victory. The game highlighted the intersection of baseball and national remembrance, with Bellinger’s performance noted for its symbolic timing.

Yankees Edge Mets 6-4 in Subway Series Opener Amid 9/11 Tributes
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Yankees Edge Mets 6-4 in Subway Series Opener Amid 9/11 Tributes

The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 6-4 in the Subway Series opener on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Carlos Rodón pitched 6.1 innings, allowing only one earned run, while Cody Bellinger hit a three-run home run to secure the lead. The game featured extensive pre-game tributes, including a wreath-laying ceremony and special caps, before concluding with a tense ninth-inning save by David Bednar.

Yankees Edge Mets 6-4 in 9/11 Subway Series Opener Amidst 25th Anniversary Tributes
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Yankees Edge Mets 6-4 in 9/11 Subway Series Opener Amidst 25th Anniversary Tributes

The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 6-4 on September 11, 2026, in the opening game of the Subway Series. The match coincided with the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, featuring a mandatory 'God Bless America' tribute during the seventh inning. The Yankees secured the win through home runs by Brandon Rice and Cody Bellinger, while the Mets scored late in the ninth but failed to close the gap. The game was part of a broader league-wide observance honoring the victims and first responders of the 2001 attacks.

Mets walk-off caps Yankees' brutal Subway Series road trip
sports4 months ago

Mets walk-off caps Yankees' brutal Subway Series road trip

The Yankees’ brutal road trip ended with a 7-6 walk-off loss to the Mets in Citi Field, highlighted by a no-man’s-land chopper that Volpe and Schuemann collided on and couldn’t field in time for a potential home throw. It capped a 2-7 trip through Brewers, Orioles and Mets, with four losses by one run and bullpen woes, including a late miscue that doomed the chances to close out the game. They return home to host the Blue Jays and Rays and will look to clean up late-game execution.

Mets walk off in extras to top Yankees in Subway Series
sports4 months ago

Mets walk off in extras to top Yankees in Subway Series

Elmer Rodríguez delivered his best MLB start to date, keeping the Mets to one run into the fifth as the Yankees built a 6-3 lead behind Volpe’s two-run double and a fourth-inning power from Ben Rice. New York’s bullpen allowed the Mets to rally; Tyrone Taylor’s game-tying three-run homer off David Bednar in the ninth forced extras, where the Mets plated the automatic runner to walk off 7-6. The loss capped a rough 2-7 road trip and handed the Yankees a series loss at Citi Field, despite Volpe’s late offense and other productive moments as they prepare for a series with the Blue Jays.

Mets ride timely hits and Yankees' miscues to win 6-3 in Subway Series
sports4 months ago

Mets ride timely hits and Yankees' miscues to win 6-3 in Subway Series

The Yankees outhit the Mets but made costly mistakes, including Carlos Rodón's rough start and a fielding error, plus 11 runners left on and a bases-loaded failure in the seventh, enabling New York to fall 6-3. The Mets used timely hits and bullpen support to pull ahead, and the series wraps with Elmer Rodríguez starting for the Yankees against Freddy Peralta.

Ex-Yankee Weaver Delivers as Mets Rally to 6-3 Over Yankees
sports4 months ago

Ex-Yankee Weaver Delivers as Mets Rally to 6-3 Over Yankees

Ex-Yankee Luke Weaver starred for the Mets, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the seventh and delivering a scoreless eighth as New York topped the Yankees 6-3 at Citi Field in a Subway Series matchup; Juan Soto reached base four times, Mark Vientos and Brett Baty delivered key hits, Rodón struggled for New York, a seventh-inning miscue by Carson Benge allowed a run for the Yankees, and Devin Williams closed the game amid Holmes’ injury context.

Holmes sidelined long-term as Mets stumble in Subway Series opener
sports5 months ago

Holmes sidelined long-term as Mets stumble in Subway Series opener

Clay Holmes broke his right fibula on a 111 mph comebacker in the fourth inning of the Mets’ Subway Series opener, ending his night and placing him on the injured list; he allowed four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings. The Mets will reshuffle the rotation with Cam Schlittler’s 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, while Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is set to start Saturday and David Peterson could work in bulk relief. The briefing also includes multiple injury updates and minor-league notes.

Yankees shuffle rotation after Fried lands on IL as Cole rehab proceeds
sports5 months ago

Yankees shuffle rotation after Fried lands on IL as Cole rehab proceeds

Max Fried was placed on the 15-day IL with a left-elbow bone bruise, delaying the anticipated Cole–Fried top-of-rotation duo; Elmer Rodríguez will take Fried’s next turn while Cole continues his rehab in the minors and isn’t expected back until after a couple more rehab starts. MLB's new ABS rules are drawing attention for changing approaches, and the Subway Series chatter persists as Juan Soto’s move to the Mets continues to shape the narrative.