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Mets Beat Yankees 6-5 as McNeil Homers in Subway Series Opener

Friday’s opener underlines the Mets’ pitching challenges following a wave of injuries

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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a 2-RBI double in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on April 20, 2025, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4.
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Overview

  • Jeff McNeil delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the Mets to a 6-5 victory at Citi Field.
  • The game began with back-to-back leadoff homers from Jasson Domínguez and Aaron Judge before the Mets rallied.
  • Mets rookie Justin Hagenman made his MLB debut as the series starter, filling a rotation gap created by multiple injured pitchers.
  • Fans can tune in to Game 2 Saturday on SNY, YES and FS1 or secure last-minute tickets starting around $105 on secondary markets.
  • The three-game Subway Series carries playoff implications as the Mets aim to climb back in the NL East and the Yankees seek to rebound in the AL East.