Game result and context
New York Mets defeat New York Yankees 12-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Mets dominated the New York Yankees in a 12-2 win, highlighted by Francisco Lindor's two home runs, including a grand slam in the eighth inning.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees with a final score of 12-2 on September 12, 2026. The Mets scored in seven of the nine innings, building an early lead and pulling away with a five-run eighth inning.
The scoring breakdown by inning saw the Mets plate one in the first, two in the second, one in the third, one in the fifth, one in the seventh, five in the eighth, and one in the ninth. The Yankees scored their only two runs in the fourth and sixth innings.
Key performances
Francisco Lindor led the Mets' offense, finishing the game with three hits, two home runs, and five RBIs. His performance included a grand slam in the top of the eighth inning that effectively put the game out of reach.
Luis Torrens contributed two hits and three RBIs, including a home run in the second inning. Carson Benge, Jared Young, and Juan Soto also hit home runs for the Mets, who totaled six home runs as a team. Cody Bellinger provided the lone home run for the Yankees, recording two hits and two RBIs in the effort.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the New York Mets hold a record of 69-79. They currently sit fourth in their division, 18.5 games back, and are 11.0 games out of a wild-card spot with an elimination number of 2 for wild-card contention.
The New York Yankees move to 85-63 on the season. They remain in second place in their division, 4.0 games back, while maintaining their position as the current wild-card leader with a 10.5-game cushion over the field and an elimination number of 11.