"The Yankees entered the weekend coming off a sweep in Toronto and lost the first two games against the Mets due to bullpen issues and poor defense."
"The Mets outscored the Yankees, 22-17, and outhit them with a .300 batting average compared to the Yankees' .269."
The Yankees face challenges after a poor showing against the Mets, losing the first two games of their series following a sweep in Toronto. They will now miss Clarke Schmidt due to surgery, further complicating their season. In contrast, the Mets managed to outperform the Yankees statistically, outscoring them 22-17 and achieving a .300 batting average. Despite their vulnerabilities, including inconsistencies in baserunning, both teams maintain viable chances for playoff contention as the regular season concludes.
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