In an exciting clash between New York’s rival baseball teams, the Mets triumphed over the Yankees with a 3-2 victory, thanks to Edwin Díaz’s impressive performance in closing the game. Striking out Aaron Judge in a high-pressure situation, Díaz secured the win and showcased his skills as the Mets look to solidify their standing in the National League.
The Subway Series has seen both teams claim a win over the two games played so far. The Yankees took an early lead in the second game with DJ LeMahieu hitting his first home run of the season off Mets pitcher Griffin Canning. Canning has shown outstanding form in his debut year with the Mets, achieving six consecutive outings with two or fewer earned runs, with the two runs he allowed against the Yankees being among the highest for him this season.
The Mets battled back after LeMahieu’s homer, with Pete Alonso bringing the game level in the fourth inning and Mark Vientos driving in a run to give the Mets a temporary 2-1 lead. However, a critical pitch from Canning allowed Cody Bellinger to tie the game at 2-2, setting the stage for a tense finish.
In a thrilling ninth inning, the Mets managed to take the lead again. After Luis Torrens walked, pinch-runner Luisangel Acuña advanced to third, eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly from Francisco Lindor. Díaz then took the mound for the final inning, showcasing confidence and skill as he struck out pinch-hitter Austin Wells, secured a line-out from Ben Rice, and concluded the game by fanning Judge, who has been having an impressive season despite his struggles in this outing.
With this win, the Mets improved to 26-17, holding a two-game lead in the NL East, while the Yankees, despite the loss, remain atop the AL East with a 26-19 record, maintaining a solid margin over their closest competitors.
The series continues to highlight the competitive spirit of both teams, promising exciting baseball as the season progresses. Fans can look forward to the final game of the Subway Series, which will be featured on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball.”