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Mets beat Yankees 12-2 as Gerrit Cole allows three home runs

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Mets beat Yankees 12-2 as Gerrit Cole allows three home runs

Summary

The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 12-2 on Saturday in the Bronx, leveling their current Subway Series. Mets starter Zac Thornton held the Yankees to two runs over seven innings to earn the win. Gerrit Cole struggled for the Yankees, surrendering three home runs and five runs across 4 1/3 innings of work. The Mets' offense powered the victory with six home runs total, including a grand slam by Francisco Lindor and a solo shot from Juan Soto. With 14 games remaining in the regular season, the two teams are set to play a deciding game for the season series on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•The Mets recorded six home runs in the 12-2 victory over the Yankees.
•Gerrit Cole has allowed seven home runs in his last two appearances.
•Francisco Lindor recorded a grand slam and two home runs during the game.
•Zac Thornton pitched seven innings to lead the Mets to the win.
•Cam Schlittler and Christian Scott are scheduled to start Sunday's series finale.

Latest Updates

9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Gerrit Cole searching for answers after Mets tag him for three home runs
9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Grand slam, leadoff homer from Lindor lift Mets to 12-2 win over Yankees
8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Gerrit Cole surrenders three home runs as Mets pound Yankees to even Subway Series

What they're saying

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Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff homer and added a grand slam in the eighth inning as the New York Mets chased Gerrit Cole early and pounded the crosstown Yankees 12-2 on Saturday. Luis Torrens added a two-run homer in the second and an RBI double in a five-run eighth at Yankee Stadium. Rookie Carson Benge had a solo drive and an RBI single in the fifth that chased Cole (8-9), who was tagged for five runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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NEW YORK — For the second start in a row, Gerrit Cole was burned by the long ball. The Yankees ace surrendered three more home runs in Saturday’s 12-2 loss to the Mets in the Bronx and has now served up seven homers over his last two outings. Francisco Lindor, Luis Torrens and Carson Benge all took Cole deep during a lopsided afternoon in which the Mets erupted for six home runs. The Yankees’ ...
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