In a lopsided start to the always competitive Subway Series, the New York Mets dropped the opening game to the New York Yankees 5-2 at Citi Field on Friday. Infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. led the way for the cross-town rival Yankees with three hits and two RBI. Juan Soto lifted a ball out of the park for the Mets’ only home run. Rising star Cam Schlittler struck out nine batters in six-plus innings, as Clay Holmes gave up seven hits and four earned runs in four innings for the Mets.
Mets-Yankees Game Summary
After a quiet first two innings, Ben Rice hit a single to mount some momentum for the Yankees. Aaron Judge followed up with a single before Cody Bellinger hit an RBI double to score Rice. Chisholm took it a step further, knocking in a two-RBI double that scored Judge and Bellinger. This put the Yankees ahead 3-0 after three innings.
Chisholm drew a walk in the fifth, as rookie Spencer Jones hit an RBI single to put his team ahead 4-0. The Mets remained off the scoreboard until Soto sent a ball to deep center field for his sixth home run of the season. Brett Baty then drew a walk, as Marcus Semien hit a double. But as the Mets were starting to get into a rhythm, rookie A.J. Ewing hit a flyout.
Rice hit his 15th home run of the season to lead off the ninth, increasing the Yankees’ lead to four. Soto drew a walk in the bottom half of the inning, but was thrown out trying to steal second. MJ Melendez singled to right field, as Baty scored him on an RBI single. Still, this was simply not enough for the Mets to dethrone the Yankees, who comfortably sealed the four-run Subway Series victory.
What Went Right for the Mets
Soto has been one of the Mets’ few beacons of consistency, and he delivered with a home run and a walk. Baty had two hits and scored a run. Austin Warren and Tobias Myers kept the Yankees off base, combining for three strikeouts and only one hit.
What Went Wrong for the Mets
The Mets entered this year’s installment of the Subway Series on a three-game win streak. Young studs Carson Benge and Ewing played key roles in those wins, but they went hitless in their first game against the Yankees. The same went for Bo Bichette and Mark Vientos, who were kept off base after having productive three-game stretches.
However, Holmes was the main outlier. The former Yankees reliever gave up four earned runs and seven hits against his former team. This questionable performance gave him a 2.39 ERA, while he ended with eight strikeouts.
Looking Ahead
The Mets will have the chance to put the series-opening loss behind them in Saturday’s second game. Carlos Rodon will make his second start for the Yankees. The Mets have yet to announce who will be starting. Game two of the Subway Series is scheduled to start at 7:15 pm Eastern from Citi Field.
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