The Yankees broke a six-game losing streak by defeating the Mets 6-4, returning to form with five runs scored early in the game. Aaron Judge contributed with a home run, while pitcher Max Fried managed a challenging five innings. Although the Mets made a comeback attempt, significant defensive plays, including a remarkable catch-and-throw from Cody Bellinger, were pivotal. Manager Carlos Mendoza's decision to substitute pitchers led to critical moments, with Austin Wells hitting a home run and ensuring runs were scored through key fielder's choices.
Even the scoreless innings have been dramatic lately! The Yankees failed to scratch anything across against opener Chris Devenski. But when manager Carlos Mendoza brought in righty Zach Pop rather than scheduled bulk man Brandon Waddell to start the third, Austin Wells greeted him with a pop of his own. Wells smashed a down-and-in fastball to the second deck in right for his second homer in as many games and a 1-0 Yankee lead.
Mendoza tried to steal some outs with Pop in the fourth, but paid the price for it. Immediately Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger both collected hits to put men on the corners with nobody out, and a fielder's choice from Anthony Volpe brought Stanton home for a 2-0 lead. Then DJ LeMahieu reached out and poked an infield hit to the left side, cornering the bases again.
Fried had a rocky adventure in the first inning; he failed to field a bunt, committed a pitch-timer violation, and later whipped a pitch directly to the backstop. Despite this, he battled to retire Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso in order to strand Starling Marte at third.
The Yankees scored five early runs including a home run from Aaron Judge, and Max Fried made it through five gritty innings. The Mets would rally, but two key double plays—including a catch-and-throw from Cody Bellinger which ranks among the plays of the year—helped the Yankees cross the finish line with a 6-4 win.
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