Yankees Defeat Mets 6-4 with Bellinger's Three-Run Homer

The New York Yankees triumphed over the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night, highlighted by Cody Bellinger's three-run homer in the second inning off rookie Nolan McLean.

Ben Rice also contributed with a home run, while Spencer Jones and Ryan McMahon added RBI singles. The Yankees improved their record to 85-62, achieving a season-high 23 games above .500. This victory came on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, with Bellinger catching the ceremonial first pitch from Brielle Saracini, whose father was a pilot in one of the flights involved.

Starting pitcher Carlos Rodón allowed two runs and three hits over 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight batters, including Juan Soto. The Mets, who had recently swept a three-game series against Miami, saw their four-game winning streak come to an end. A.J. Ewing hit a home run for the Mets in the ninth inning, but David Bednar secured his 33rd save.