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Juan Soto Held in Check as Yankees Thump Mets in Subway Series Opener
- The New York Yankees defeated the Mets 6-2 at Yankee Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Subway Series opener.
- The game marked Juan Soto's first return to the Bronx since leaving the Yankees for the Mets with a 15-year, $765 million contract.
- Carlos Rodón secured his fourth consecutive win by giving up just one run over five innings, while Paul Goldschmidt contributed two runs batted in and Cody Bellinger recorded three hits.
- Soto drew three walks—his highest total this season—and had a groundout, while facing loud boos from fans who stood as he stepped up to the plate to lead off the game.
- The Yankees improved to 25-18 and the Mets stood at 28-16, with six Subway Series games scheduled this season continuing the rivalry.
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The Record
The SaratogianMLB: Lindor’s 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Mets over Yanks 3-2 on another quiet day for Soto
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and New York Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 in the Subway Series on Saturday to remain the only team without a three-game losing streak this season. Juan Soto went 1 for 4 with a walk and is 1 for 6 in his first two games back in the Bronx in a matchup between division leaders since leaving the Yankees for a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets. DJ LeM…
Hartford Courant
NY Daily NewsJuan Soto, Mets offense quiet in the Bronx in 6-2 Subway Series loss to Yankees
NEW YORK — In the battle between the best pitching staff in baseball and the best offense, the big bats in the Bronx prevailed. The Yankees ruled baseball in New York City on Friday night and showed Juan Soto what he left behind in a 6-2 win over the Mets. Yankee Stadium has never been known as a friendly place, but it’s a place where loyalty is valued over just about everything other than winning. With Soto returning for the first time since Ga…
Juan Soto held in check as Yankees thump Mets in Subway Series opener
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto had a quiet night with three walks, a groundout and a flyout in his return to the Bronx, Carlos Rodón won his fourth straight decision and the New York Yankees beat the Mets 6-2 Friday night in the first of six Subway Series games this season.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Yanks handle Mets, spoiling Juan Soto's return to Bronx
Carlos Rodon issued three walks to Juan Soto in the slugger's hostile return to Yankee Stadium and pitched five innings as the host New York Yankees opened the Subway Series with a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on…
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