SAD NEWS:”Mets rally past Yankees in Subway Series opener despite Stroman’s five-inning effort after ..
On July 4, 2025, the New York Mets rallied from behind to edge out the New York Yankees 6–5 in the opener of their three‑game Subway Series at Citi Field, snapping New York’s holiday lull with an electric contest .
🎯 Stroman’s Start
Veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman turned in a solid performance on the mound, tossing five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, and registering four strikeouts. He did not factor into the decision, though he absorbed back-to-back homers to Jasson Domínguez and Aaron Judge to open the game — immediately handing the Yankees a 2–0 lead .
Stroman’s outing was well within his typical script: efficient and durable, keeping his team in contention early. He carried an 81-pitch count before handing the ball to the bullpen. While not overpowering, he gave a dependable middle frame, which enabled the Yankees to stay in the game until the Mets mounted their comeback.
🏏 Early Offense
Despite the early strikes, New York’s bats responded promptly. Jasson Domínguez, ending a 33-game homer drought, launched the first dinger just after the first pitch. Judge followed up with a 428-foot blast, extending the lead to 2–0 .
The Mets answered in their first inning — Juan Soto drilled a two-run homer to tie the game. He later added a pinch-perfect double and eventually gave the Mets a 3–2 lead by scoring on a Pete Alonso single .
🔄 Shifting Tides
Momentum shifted again when Domínguez homered off a Yankees reliever in the fifth to grant New York a 5–3 edge. However, Brett Baty of the Mets answered in the sixth with a solo shot, pulling the Mets within one run .
🧨 Clutch Seventh & Bullpen Brilliance
In the seventh, trailing 5–4 and with Pete Alonso on, Jeff McNeil smoked a two-run homer off Luke Weaver into the second deck — his clutch shot put the Mets ahead 6–5 . That swing proved decisive.
From there, relievers Huascar Brazobán (seventh) and Reed Garrett (eighth and ninth) closed out the game with scoreless innings — Garrett earning his third save and demonstrating the bullpen’s resilience in the absence of usual arms .
🎖️ Heroic Defense
Garrett’s effort was bolstered by a highlight defensive play: McNeil made a diving stop on a liner by DJ LeMahieu in the ninth, securing the second out and quashing any threat from Yankee batters such as Judge .
🧨 Atmosphere & Implications
The game drew a Fourth of July crowd of over 41,000, who witnessed seven homers and a gritty performance from both sides . The result was significant: the Mets ran their winning streak to three, while the Yankees dropped their fifth straight game, sliding badly in the standings .
Despite Stroman’s competent outing, the Yankees couldn’t hold the lead. The Mets’ mix of timely hitting, bullpen depth, and defensive resolve gave them the advantage. As for New York’s other team, it’s a wake‑up call: even solid pitching isn’t enough without offensive consistency and late‑game execution.
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