Pete Alonso crushed two home runs and drove in five runs, while Brandon Nimmo belted his second grand slam in just four days as the Mets routed the slumping Yankees 12-6 on Saturday in the Subway Series.
Yankees starter Carlos Rodón (9-6) was hit hard, as New York’s losing streak stretched to six games — matching their longest skid of the season. It’s the first time since 2000 they’ve suffered two separate six-game slides in one year.
Meanwhile, the Mets extended their own winning streak to four games after a brutal 3-14 stretch. With the victory, they now boast the best home record in baseball at 33-13 and will aim for a sweep Sunday at Citi Field.
Francisco Lindor crossed the plate four times, and Frankie Montas (1-1) picked up his first win in three starts for the Mets, giving up four runs across 5 2/3 innings against his former club.
The Yankees showed some power with solo home runs from Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, and Anthony Volpe. Cody Bellinger added a two-run double. However, they were dealt a blow with news that starter Clarke Schmidt likely requires season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Key Moment:
The Mets struck early when walks to Lindor and Alonso set the stage for Nimmo’s fourth career grand slam — a no-doubt shot even though he barely finished his swing. It was his third slam of the year, tying a franchise record, and his third homer in the last four games.
