Mets Secure Subway Series Victory Over Yankees

The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees [score not provided in original text]. This victory followed a Mets home sweep against the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees, after their recent games, now trail the Tampa Bay Rays by two games in the AL East standings.

Several players exhibited notable performances in the series. Mets outfielder Juan Soto, despite a .221/.333/.412 batting line in 81 plate appearances following an IL stint for a calf strain, homered on Thursday.

On the Yankees' side, pitcher Cam Schlittler maintained a 1.35 ERA over 53 1/3 innings through nine starts. He averaged over a strikeout per inning.

Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge recorded a .333/.375/.875 line over 64 plate appearances since April 23, following an initial slow start to the season. He moved to the leadoff spot.

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe returned to the active roster after an offseason shoulder surgery and a Triple-A option. He went 0-for-3 with one strikeout in his first game back.

Mets centerfielder A.J. Ewing, in his MLB debut week, recorded a triple and a stolen base. He stole 70 bases in the minors last season.

Yankees first baseman Ben Rice, who previously held a 1.079 OPS with 13 home runs and 29 RBIs through 39 games, went 3-for-24 with two walks and nine strikeouts in his six starts following a bruised hand injury. He hit a home run in Monday's series opener against Baltimore.