Overview

• The Yankees’ three trade-deadline relievers—David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval—conceded nine runs in 2⅓ innings, triggering a first-ever Marlins sweep and a 13-12 defeat.
• The Mets’ new high-leverage relievers—Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley and Gregory Soto—allowed only an unearned run with seven strikeouts in 4⅓ innings, yet New York still lost its opener series to the Giants and dropped a 7-6 decision in 10 innings to Cleveland.
• Starting rotations on both sides remain fragile, with the Mets relying on David Peterson as their sole pitcher to surpass six innings since June 1 and the Yankees struggling to preserve leads late in games.
• Pete Alonso’s three-run blast marked his 251st career homer, leaving him one shy of the franchise record, but the milestone night ended in an extra-inning loss.
• Despite lingering inconsistencies, both clubs maintain Wild Card positions as they seek deeper pitching and more consistent offense down the stretch.