The New York Mets delivered a commanding performance against the New York Yankees, winning 12-6 on Saturday, bolstered by two home runs and five RBIs from Pete Alonso. Brandon Nimmo also shone brightly, hitting his second grand slam in just four days, showcasing the Mets’ offensive prowess as they extended their winning streak to four games.
The Yankees, meanwhile, struggled significantly as starting pitcher Carlos Rodón experienced a rough outing, allowing seven runs in five innings. This loss marked the Yankees’ sixth consecutive defeat, tying a season high and reflecting their disappointing performance in recent weeks. This is particularly notable, as it marks the first year since 2000 that the Yankees have faced two six-game losing streaks.
Francisco Lindor contributed impressively to the Mets’ success, scoring four times throughout the game, while Frankie Montas earned his first victory in three starts against his former team, limiting the Yankees to four runs over 5 2/3 innings.
This match also saw homers from Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, and Anthony Volpe for the Yankees, as they continued to deal with injuries, highlighted by the announcement that pitcher Clarke Schmidt may require season-ending Tommy John surgery.
The key moment of the game came in the first inning, where walks to Lindor and Alonso set the stage for Nimmo’s powerful grand slam, establishing an early lead that the Mets maintained throughout. Alonso’s performance not only marked his third multihomer game this season but also pushed him into third place in all-time RBIs for the Mets, surpassing Hall of Famer Mike Piazza.
Looking forward, the Mets will aim for a three-game sweep against the Yankees on Sunday, while the Yankees will rely on ace Max Fried to turn their fortunes around. Notably, the Mets may call upon lefty Brandon Waddell for his first major league start as they manage their injury-depleted roster.
The Mets’ resilience and strong home record (33-13) this season provide a hopeful outlook as they continue their series against the Yankees.