On Wednesday night, the New York Mets completed a commanding two-game Subway Series sweep over the New York Yankees with a resounding 12-2 victory. Francisco Alvarez led the Mets’ offensive charge with a home run and three RBIs, while Tyrone Taylor contributed a pivotal three-run homer. Harrison Bader also joined the home run parade and added an RBI double as the Mets forced Yankees rookie Luis Gil (9-3) out of the game by the fifth inning.
Over the course of the two games at Citi Field, the Mets displayed their offensive prowess by hitting a total of seven home runs, scoring 21 runs, and amassing 24 hits against Yankees pitchers.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor expressed enjoyment in winning the bragging rights for the Mets and their fans in the city-wide rivalry. The victory marked the Mets’ 15th win in their last 19 games, bringing them back to a .500 record for the first time since early May.
While the Mets celebrated their surge, Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the team’s struggle, having lost four consecutive series and eight of their last 10 games. Despite the tough stretch, Boone emphasized that facing adversity is part of the game and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back.
Be the first to comment