Yankees Aim to Maintain Offensive Momentum Against Mets

The New York Yankees are set to face the New York Mets on Saturday afternoon, looking to build on their recent offensive success. The Yankees have won 17 of their last 24 games and currently sit three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.

In their last game, the Yankees achieved a 6-4 victory over the Mets, showcasing a strong offensive performance with 13 hits. Over the past 24 games, they have a batting average of .264, hitting 31 home runs and scoring 126 runs. This surge coincides with the return of Aaron Judge, who had been sidelined for 84 games due to injury.

Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice contributed significantly to the Yankees' recent success, with Bellinger hitting a three-run homer and maintaining a .377 batting average over his last 13 games. The Mets, on the other hand, have struggled offensively, managing only seven hits in their last game. Starting for the Yankees on Saturday will be Gerrit Cole, who aims to improve his performance against the Mets, while the Mets will counter with Zac Thornton, making his first career start against New York.