New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap
The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 6-4 in a game marked by a three-run homer from Cody Bellinger. The victory helped the Yankees maintain their position in the AL East standings while the team observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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NEW YORK (AP) Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the second inning off rookie Nolan McLean, and the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night.
Ben Rice also homered as the Yankees (85-62) won for the 17th time in 24 games and moved a season-high 23 games over .500 on a night the team remembered the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Rookie Spencer Jones added an RBI single in the first inning and Ryan McMahon hit an RBI single in the eighth as the Yankees remained three games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East and moved 5 1/2 ahead of Boston for the first American League wild card.
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