Bronx,NY—Tuesday night, the New York Mets (52-48) stunned the New York Yankees (60-43) on the road, 3-2. Despite the Mets beating them in the previous two meetings they appeared in, some believed the Mets were just getting hot at the right time. That said, this win was a statement win assuring that the other two victories weren’t a fluke. Now, the Mets lead the Subway Series 3-0 and hope to make it 4-0 tonight.
The crowd never fails to support, in another sold-out fashion (13th of the season) whether they were in the blue and orange or in pinstripes the energy remained electric throughout the game.
“They got a good ball club,” Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge says after the game.
To start the game, the Yankees started their rookie pitcher, Luis Gill. Gill has proven to be effective all season, and nearly played a perfect game besides walking a batter for the Mets at the bottom of the fifth inning, ultimately allowing their first score of the game. Gill threw 91 pitches resulting in 54 strikes and only allowing one run.
As a result, the game remained stagnant until the bottom of the sixth inning. The play of the game, came from Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil securing a two-run homer. McNeil’s homer shifted the momentum of the game entirely and helped get others who were struggling at bat for the Mets going.
“Happy Jeff is good,” McNeil refers to his mood following the victory on the road.
This game was a thriller from start to finish, in fact in the closing minutes many believed the Yankees had a great opportunity to take control of the game. Only down one, the Yankees struggled to get on base as Mets Pitcher Jake Diekman closed. Despite walking Soto, Diekman managed to strike out, Ben Rice and Judge to win the game. Where can the Yankees Improve?
Last night, it appeared the Yankees found a hard time executing as a team or collective. That said, individual players performed well, but as a team, they were exploited in specific areas that played into their downfall. Some believed the Mets in the final innings of the game purposely walked Judge, however according to the Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, this wasn’t accurate.
Nonetheless, Mendoza takes nothing from the Yankees’ talented hitting potential, in fact he emphasizes how special of a group they are, yet he doesn’t admit to walking either Soto or Judge.
“I know that lineup very well…Judge is special. Soto’s special,” Mendoza emphasizes.
That said, in hindsight like many the Yankees took a moment and reflected on what they could’ve done differently to alter the outcome. Yet, Yankees pitcher Michael Tonkin who gave up the play of the game to McNeil shares that he would have switched his pitch up to help put his team in a better position.
“I mean hindsight, I guess the slider would have been a better option,” Tonkin said. “But the execution wasn’t there either. I’m trying to go up there, and it wasn’t up.”
What’s Next for the Yankees?
Wednesday night, they will play the final game to close out the Subway Series at home against the Mets again. The opening pitch will begin at 7:05 P.M. EST and will be filled with New York fanatics in one of the most anticipated match ups every season. The rivalry will continue for ages, however the Mets currently have the last laugh. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Game Notes:
47,453 (sellout crowd) 13th of the season
Mets Starting pitcher
Jose Quintana
Yankees Starting pitcher
Luis Gil
Top of 1st inning: Mets 0-3 and Yanks build early momentum No base hit for Mets
Bottom of the first: Mets answer by forcing yankees 0-2 with no one on base Yanks have one hit on the base Mets get an relatively earl 3 outs and they switch sides
Top of the 2nd:
Pete Alonso up at bat (appears to be struggling) Knocks a line drive into the outfield but easy out for Yanks Mark Vientos at bat, knocks a pop fly into foul territory easy caught for Mets 2nd out Jeff Mcneil knocks a line drive directly to Yanks defender and they gain their 3rd out
Bottom of the 2nd:
Volpe at bat and hits a line drive near 2nd and gains an easy out for the Yanks 1st out Yanks hit first homer of the game to give yanks early 1-0 lead Gleyber Torres 9th home run of the season came on first pitch 1-0 Yanks have one out with nobody on base Quintana walks Yanks hitter and gets on first base Quintana appears to have issue finding his rhythm after giving up the homer. Quintana gives up another line drive to 2nd 2 on base and 2 out for the Yanks. Quintana strikes out Yanks giving them their 3rd out
Top of the 3rd:
Luis Torrens at bat for the Mets, Gil walks Torrens Tyrone Taylor at bat Gil follows the walk with a strikeout. One on base with one out for the Mets. Taylor hits deep midfield but only to be caught for an out. One on base with 2 outs for the Mets Lindor returns to the plate. Yankees manage to keep scoreless.
Bottom of the 3rd:
Mets get an easy three outs without allowing a score One base hit.
Top of the 4th: The Yanks get an easy three outs.
Bottom of the 4th:
Mets give up line drive allow runner to 2nd base Quintana follows that up by walking the following hitter. Mets struggling and Yanks building momentum at home. Mets gather their bearings and manage to leave the Bombers scoreless with three outs 1-0 Yanks.
Top of the 5th: Mets pack the Yanks up quickly with three outs 1-0.
Bottom of the 5th: Gil putting a ton of heat on these pitches, Mcneil manages to find a base hit and gets a single, 1 on base 0 outs for the Mets. Crazy Controversial play Mets Tyrone hits bomb but Yanks make great play save but lands a double for Mets 3 on base 0 outs for the mets Mets building momentum bases loaded for METS with 1 out. Gil walks a Met ultimately sending one home 1-1 bases loaded and 1 out for the Mets Gil strikes Nimmo out for the Mets 2nd out Bases Loaded 2 outs for Mets hitter Martinez who pop fly leads to easy final out for Yanks 1-1.
Top of the 6th: Mets keeping Quintana out there, Quintna walks Judge on base 2 outs for the Yanks with line drives. JD Davis gets struck out forcing yanks to switch sides 1-1 tied.
Bottom of the 6th: Michael Tronkin checks into finish the game pitching to Pete Alonso drills one down the midfield leads to a double. One on base 0 outs for the Mets. Mets building momentum 91 pitches 54 strikes. Vientos drills another ball to midfield but easy out for the Yanks One on base, 1 out for the Mets Jeff Mcneil blasted a homer that sends Alonso and himself home. Mets lead 3-1. 0 on base and 2 outs Yanks get third out to switch sides 3-1 Mets.
Top of the 7th: Addam Ottavano relieves and checks in to pitch for Mets give up a sloppy first base hit to start, One on base 0 outs. Line drive to infield and leads to the Mets throwing Torres out at first 1 on base 1 out for Yanks\ Big hit from Verdugo. Yanks score, 3-2 Mets. One on base 1 out Yanks hit a fly ball to outfield leads to an easy out for Mets. One on 3rd base and 2 outs Mets get their 3rd out! 3-2 Mets.
Bottom of the 7th: 1st strikes comes from strikeout by Yanks. 0 on base 1 out for Mets. Another out for Mets as Lindor line drive to first leading to easy out by Bombers. 0 on base 2 outs for Mets line drive to the outfield leads to the third final out 3-2 Mets. Soto up at bat , but is stuck out by Dedniel Nunez (closing tonight). One of base for the Yanks one out, Mets strikes Soto out and tag Judge out at the first base. One on base 1 out huge hit from Yanks nearly homer but saved by Mets and easy out. One on base 2 outs 3-2 Mets get last and final out line drive gets tagged out heading to 3rd.
Top of the 8th: Yanks get an easy out line drive to first Pete hits line drive to midfield leads to a single base hit. One on base 1 out for Mets.
Bottom of the 8th: Yanks save the Mets from going up even more. Bases loaded with 2 outs Pitcher strikes out 2 Met batters to send this into the next inning.
Mets win 3-2
