Pete Alonso’s two home runs and career-high five RBIs propelled the New York Mets to a 9-3 victory over the New York Yankees in the first game of the Subway Series on Tuesday.
The Mets’ disappointing season has left them hoping for a strong week to convince ownership not to dismantle the team before the August 1 trade deadline. Jeff McNeil contributed three RBIs, while Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor added three hits and three runs for the Mets (47-53).
Alonso and Daniel Vogelbach hit back-to-back homers to start the sixth inning against Dominican pitcher Domingo Germán (5-5), who has struggled since throwing a perfect game on June 28 against the Oakland Athletics.
On the other side, 40-year-old Justin Verlander (5-5) pitched six scoreless innings for the Mets, allowing only two hits while striking out six and issuing four walks.
Germán struck out three batters in six innings at Yankee Stadium but gave up three home runs and seven hits.
Puerto Rican Lindor went 3-for-5 with three runs scored for the Mets, while Venezuelan Francisco Álvarez went hitless in five at-bats.
For the Yankees, Venezuelan Gleyber Torres went 1-for-4.
The Mets’ victory over their crosstown rivals in the Bronx was a much-needed boost for the team as they try to salvage their season and convince ownership to keep the roster intact. With the trade deadline approaching, the Mets will be looking to build on this win and make a push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
What impact did Justin Verlander’s exceptional pitching have on the Mets’ dominance in the game against their crosstown rivals
Pete Alonso’s incredible performance, hitting two home runs and achieving a career-high five RBIs, propelled the New York Mets to a resounding 9-3 victory over their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, in the opening game of the Subway Series on Tuesday.
The Mets, who have had a disappointing season so far, were hoping for a strong showing this week to convince ownership not to dismantle the team before the August 1 trade deadline. Their hopes were boosted by the outstanding contributions of Jeff McNeil, who added three RBIs, and Francisco Lindor, who had an impressive three hits and three runs. These stellar performances gave the Mets a much-needed win and renewed hope for their season.
The game-changing moment came in the sixth inning when Alonso and Daniel Vogelbach hit back-to-back homers against the struggling Dominican pitcher, Domingo Germán. Germán, who had pitched a perfect game on June 28 against the Oakland Athletics, has been experiencing difficulties lately. His struggles continued as he gave up a total of three home runs and seven hits in the game.
On the other side, the Mets’ 40-year-old veteran pitcher, Justin Verlander, displayed his class by pitching six scoreless innings. Verlander allowed only two hits while striking out six batters and issuing four walks. His exceptional performance helped solidify the Mets’ dominance in the game.
Lindor, hailing from Puerto Rico, was unstoppable at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored. However, Venezuelan Francisco Álvarez had a tough game, going hitless in all five of his at-bats. For the Yankees, Venezuelan Gleyber Torres managed a single hit in four at-bats.
This victory against their crosstown rivals at Yankee Stadium was a much-needed boost for the Mets as they strive to salvage their season and convince ownership to keep the team intact. With the trade deadline looming, the Mets will aim to build on this crucial win and make a strong push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
