The Bronx subway series featured Heroes Zeros, as the Yankees took down the Mets with a 6-2 win on Friday night.
Hero
It was a different situation altogether. Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt might not have made it to the Yankees if Juan Soto hadn’t delivered a stellar performance, hitting five times, driving in two runs, and scoring three.
Zero
Tylor Megill struggled to make it through even three innings. He walked five batters and gave up four runs, facing an offense noted for its discipline at the plate.
Unsung Hero
Even though Luke Weaver only notched one strikeout, Yankees fans appreciated Soto’s contributions, as he retired two batters in the ninth.
Key Statistics
Seven walks were issued by Mets pitchers, with Megill leading the count by handing out five in just over five innings.
On the other hand, Yankees pitchers allowed six walks.
Today’s Quote
“I think so. They were really loud,”
– Juan Soto, reflecting on being loudly booed.
