Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat New York Mets 6-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees improved to 85-62 with a 6-4 win against the New York Mets, who fell to 68-79. Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice provided the power for the Yankees, while Carlos Rodón earned the win with 6.1 innings of work.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets by a final score of 6-4 on September 11, 2026. The Yankees scored one run in the first, three in the second, one in the fifth, and one in the eighth. The Mets scored one run in the second, one in the seventh, one in the eighth, and one in the ninth.
Key performances
Cody Bellinger led the Yankees' offense, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in the second inning. Ben Rice contributed a 3-for-4 performance, including a solo home run in the fifth inning. Spencer Jones added two hits and an RBI for the home team.
Carlos Rodón earned the win for the Yankees, pitching 6.1 innings and striking out eight batters while allowing only one earned run. Nolan McLean took the loss for the Mets, pitching 5.0 innings and allowing five earned runs with five strikeouts. A.J. Ewing provided the lone home run for the Mets in the ninth inning.
Season and playoff context
With this victory, the New York Yankees hold an 85-62 record and sit in second place in their division, 3.0 games back. They currently lead the wild-card standings with an 11.0-game cushion. The New York Mets fall to 68-79, placing them fourth in their division, 18.0 games back. The Mets are currently 10.5 games out of a wild-card spot with an elimination number of 4.