Yankees defeat Mets 6-4 during 25th anniversary commemoration of September 11
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The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday in a Subway Series game that served as a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Players and coaching staff viewed a commemorative video prior to the matchup to honor those affected by the events of 2001. Former Yankees including Derek Jeter, Joe Torre, and Mariano Rivera participated in a pregame ceremony alongside children who lost parents in the tragedy. Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire threw out ceremonial first pitches to Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. The Yankees secured the victory behind a three-run home run from Bellinger and a solo shot by Ben Rice. Both teams wore caps recognizing local first responder departments throughout the game.
- •The New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday.
- •Ceremonial first pitches honored the 3,051 children who lost parents on September 11.
- •Cody Bellinger hit a three-run home run while wearing an FDNY cap.
- •Members of the 2001 Yankees roster attended the pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium.
- •Players from both teams wore hats recognizing local first responder departments.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — On 9/11 anniversary, Mets and Yankees share remembrance and reflection on a city and the power of baseball
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees turn Subway Series into heartfelt commemoration 25 years after 9/11
"NEW YORK — As the Yankees’ pitchers and hitters began their respective pregame meetings on Friday afternoon, the daily seminars opened with a twist. Shown to them was what Aaron Boone called an “outstanding,” three-minute video on the significance of Sept. 11, 2001. With Friday marking the 25th commemoration of the terrorist attacks that targeted the World Trade Center, Brett Weber, the ...
"Eric Samulski details the Mets and Yankees game and the pregame reflection on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:38 AMOn 9/11 anniversary, Mets and Yankees share remembrance and reflection on a city and the power of baseball
Eric Samulski details the Mets and Yankees game and the pregame reflection on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:20 AMYankees turn Subway Series into heartfelt commemoration 25 years after 9/11
NEW YORK — As the Yankees’ pitchers and hitters began their respective pregame meetings on Friday afternoon, the daily seminars opened with a twist. Shown to them was what Aaron Boone called an “outstanding,” three-minute video on the significance of Sept. 11, 2001. With Friday marking the 25th commemoration of the terrorist attacks that targeted the World Trade Center, Brett Weber, the ...
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