Former Yankees help Mets beat old team in Subway Series Game 2
The Mets defeated the Yankees 6-3 in Game 2 of the Subway Series at Citi Field, tying the series 1-1. Former Yankees players Mark Vientos and Juan Soto played key roles in the victory, with Vientos driving in two runs off reliever Brent Headrick. The win provided a boost for the injury-plagued Mets, who are struggling in the standings.
- ▪The Mets currently have five former Yankees on their roster, including manager Carlos Mendoza, who spent 13 years with the Yankees organization.
- ▪Mark Vientos hit a two-run double in the fifth inning against left-hander Brent Headrick after Juan Soto drew a walk.
- ▪The Mets capitalized on a wild pitch by Carlos Rodon in the third inning to take an early 2-1 lead.
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