Anthony Volpe nearly plays Subway Series hero with Yankees future in flux: ‘That’s the guy we know’
Anthony Volpe had a standout performance in the Yankees' recent game against the Mets, despite the team's loss. He recorded three RBIs and reached base multiple times, showcasing his potential after recovering from shoulder surgery. However, his efforts were overshadowed by the bullpen's inability to maintain leads during the game.
- ▪Volpe went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, a double, and two walks in the game.
- ▪He broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run single in the sixth inning.
- ▪Despite his strong performance, the Yankees lost 7-6 due to bullpen struggles.
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MLB New York Yankees Anthony Volpe nearly plays Subway Series hero with Yankees future in flux: ‘That’s the guy we know’ By Greg Joyce Published May 17, 2026, 10:45 p.m. ET By the end of Sunday, the Yankees turned a potential feel-good game for Anthony Volpe into a brutal loss. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free But they need Volpe’s big day to matter more in the long run than the 7-6 walk-off loss to the Mets at Citi Field. In his fourth game of the season, after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery and then losing his starting shortstop job to José Caballero, Volpe went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, a double and two walks.
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