Mets Morning News: Subway Series begins with loss, devastating injury, general sadness
The New York Mets opened the Subway Series with a 5-2 loss to the Yankees, marred by a significant injury to pitcher Clay Holmes, who fractured his fibula on a comebacker. Despite the loss, Juan Soto reached a milestone by hitting his 250th career home run. The game highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the two New York teams, with the Mets adjusting a revamped roster while the Yankees largely retained their previous lineup.
- ▪The Mets lost 5-2 to the Yankees in the opening game of the Subway Series.
- ▪Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula after being hit by a comebacker and will be sidelined for an extended period.
- ▪Juan Soto hit the 250th home run of his career during the game.
- ▪The Yankees largely retained their roster from last season, while the Mets have undergone significant changes.
- ▪Baseball Prospectus evaluated David Stearns's tenure as Mets president of baseball operations, highlighting both successes and setbacks.
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