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Mets Surge in Subway Series With McNeil Heroics and Nimmo Grand Slam

After rallying past their crosstown rival in a 6-5 opener, the Mets seized momentum in Game 2 when Brandon Nimmo cranked a first-inning grand slam.

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New York Mets' Francisco Lindor becomes safe at second base on a fielding error during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Jasson Dominguez #24 of the New York Yankees follows through on his fifth inning two run home run against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 04, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jeff McNeil delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and made a game-saving diving catch in the ninth to secure a 6-5 win in the Series opener.
  • Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a first-inning two-run shot, a third-inning double and a fifth-inning single to spark New York’s offense in Game 1.
  • Rookie starter Justin Hagenman allowed four runs over 4⅓ innings in his first major league start, and relievers Huascar Brazoban and Reed Garrett combined for three scoreless frames to close out Game 1.
  • Brandon Nimmo’s 387-foot first-inning grand slam off Carlos Rodón in Game 2 marked his third slam of the season and gave the Mets an early 4-0 lead.
  • The Mets have won three straight games and taken control of the series while the Yankees have dropped five in a row, raising fresh concerns about pitching depth ahead of the July trade deadline.