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Yankees vs Mets: Can Yankee Stadium Witness a Home Team Comeback?

The New York Yankees, with a record of 60-44, faced off against the New York Mets, who came into the game with a 53-48 record. The final score stood at 12-3 in favor of the Mets.


Jul 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) watches his three run home run as he rounds the bases during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The game unfolded at Yankee Stadium, where the Yankees struggled to match the offensive output of their city rivals. The Mets amassed a total of 14 hits leading to their 12 runs, while committing two errors throughout the game. In contrast, the Yankees managed only six hits and scored three runs, alongside one error on their part.


Juan Soto stood out for the Yankees with an impressive batting average of .667 for this game, including one home run and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) rate of 2.75. Gleyber Torres also contributed significantly with a .400 batting average and one home run. On the pitching side for the Yankees, Gerrit Cole had an earned run average (ERA) of 9.529 over his performance during this matchup.


Jul 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor (15) follows through on an RBI single against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Despite these efforts from key players like Soto and Torres, it was not enough to overcome a strong performance by the Mets' lineup which saw them scoring consistently across several innings including a notable six-run burst in the eighth inning that solidified their lead.


Looking ahead, fans can catch up on future games as well as support their team when they play next against Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on July 26th at 7:10 PM EDT. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on NESN for fans looking to follow along live.


Jul 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Jeff McNeil (1) scores against New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) on a fielder's choice ground ball by Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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