Rodón and the Yankees Dominate the Mets in the Subway Series
In an encounter full of intensity and symbolism, the New York Yankees defeated the Mets 6-2, marking the beginning of the anticipated 2025 Subway Series. Carlos Rodón led the victory with his fourth consecutive win, while Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx captured the attention.
The expected matchup between the New York teams was full of emotions, especially due to Juan Soto’s return to Yankee Stadium, now as a Mets player.
Soto, who signed a historic contract with the Mets, was received with a mixture of boos and respect from the fans. The outfielder went 0-for-2 with three walks in the game.
In his first at-bat, Soto was met with loud boos from the more than 47,000 fans in attendance. The player responded by taking off his helmet, placing it over his heart, and saluting the crowd, a gesture that generated diverse reactions among the fans.
Rodón at the Peak of His Performance
Carlos Rodón (5-3) had an outstanding performance from the mound, limiting the Mets’ offense to only two hits and one run in five innings. His performance was key to the Yankees’ victory.
The Yankees’ offense also shone, with Paul Goldschmidt driving in two runs and Cody Bellinger hitting three hits, contributing significantly to the score.
In addition, Nicaraguan Jonathan Loáisiga had a successful return after a long absence due to injury, pitching a scoreless inning in his first appearance since April 2024.
Mets Struggle to Find Rhythm
On the Mets’ side, Tylor Megill (3-4) took the loss, allowing four runs in just 2.2 innings, his shortest outing of the season.
Although Francisco Lindor hit a run-scoring double in the seventh inning, the Mets’ offense failed to fully awaken.
Soto had another important opportunity in the eighth inning with runners on base, but he was dominated with a fly ball to center field. Luke Weaver earned the save, adding his fifth save in six opportunities.
