The Mets triumphed over the Yankees in a 18-run game where five innings featured scoring from the Mets. Brandon Nimmo led with a grand slam, and Pete Alonso contributed additionally with multiple home runs. The Yankees managed three solo home runs but fell short as their offense only responded in four innings. The Mets displayed improved performance, showing signs of recovering from prior struggles. Predictive elements included expected runs scored, which were achieved, alongside notably better pitching from Frankie Montas despite the circumstances.
The Mets struck first, with Brandon Nimmo connecting for a grand slam off Carlos Rodon in the bottom of the first.
The teams scored 18 runs total, 12 of them via home run - with each team hitting three.
The difference was all three Yankees round-trippers were solo shots, while the Mets' homers were a grand slam, a two-run shot, and a three-run shot.
The Mets finally looked like they've shaken off whatever malady wrecked the second half of June.
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