Cody Bellinger hits three-run home run as Yankees beat Mets 6-4
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Cody Bellinger hit a three-run home run off rookie Nolan McLean in the second inning to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-4 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night. Ben Rice also contributed a home run for the Yankees, who have now won 17 of their last 24 games. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodón earned the win, allowing two runs and three hits over 6 1/3 innings with eight strikeouts. The game took place on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, with the team honoring the occasion during the pre-game ceremony. The victory moves the Yankees within three games of Tampa Bay in the American League East standings. The Mets, who saw their four-game winning streak end, will return to the field on Saturday with Zac Thornton scheduled to start against Gerrit Cole.
- •Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the second inning.
- •Ben Rice recorded his 37th home run of the season.
- •Carlos Rodón pitched 6 1/3 innings and struck out eight batters.
- •The Yankees are now 5 1/2 games ahead of Boston for the first American League wild-card spot.
- •Gerrit Cole is scheduled to start for the Yankees on Saturday against the Mets.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Bellinger hits 3-run homer as Yankees beat Mets 6-4 on 25th anniversary of 9/11
"Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the second inning off rookie Nolan McLean, and the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night. Ben Rice also homered as the Yankees (85-62) won for the 17th time in 24 games and moved a season-high 23 games over .500 on a night the team remembered the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Rookie Spencer Jones added an RBI single in the first inning and Ryan McMahon hit an RBI single in the eighth as the Yankees remained three games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East and moved 5 1/2 ahead of Boston for the first American League wild card.
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