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Yankees defeat Mets 6-4 during 25th anniversary commemoration of September 11

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Ben Rice drops ‘emotional’ take after 9/11 win over Mets
  • 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mets news: Nolan McLean toasts New York for 'awesome' 9/11 anniversary game atmosphere
  • 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
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The opening Subway Series game between the Mets and Yankees was emotionally charged . It was scheduled for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday. The Yankees came away victorious, 6-4. Afterward, Mets pitcher Nolan McLean celebrated the city for ushering in an atmosphere of remembrance, per SNY Mets. “It was awesome,” McLean said. “Awesome fans, […] The post Mets news: Nolan McLean toasts New York for 'awesome' 9/11 anniversary game atmosphere appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NEW YORK– On a night meant to recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the New York Yankees opened the Bronx portion of the 2026 Subway Series with a 6-4 victory over the crosstown New York Mets. All-Star first baseman Ben Rice blasted his 37th home run of the campaign in the win and acknowledged that the evening brought a unique set of […] The post Yankees news: Ben Rice drops ‘emotional’ take after 9/11 win over Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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