Heroes, zeros from Mets' Subway Series win: Jeff McNeil came through
Share this @internewscast.com

Heroes, zeros and the inside pitch from the Mets’ 6-5 win over the Yankees on Friday afternoon in the Subway Series in Queens:

Hero

Jeff McNeil smoked a two-run homer off Luke Weaver with two outs in the bottom of the seventh that gave the Mets the lead for good.

McNeil, showcasing his flexibility by playing second base, made an outstanding diving catch on DJ LeMahieu’s gentle liner that looked destined for right field as a single with one out in the top of the ninth inning.


Jeff McNeil put the Mets up in the seventh inning of the team's July 4 win over the Yankees.
Jeff McNeil put the Mets up in the seventh inning of the team’s July 4 win over the Yankees. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Zero

Weaver, who performed exceptionally well last year and at the beginning of this season until a hamstring injury benched him, has conceded a home run and several runs in each of his past three games.

And they’ve all come in defeats. 

Unsung hero

Can a player with a $765 million contract fly under the radar? Perhaps not, yet McNeil’s late-game brilliance eclipsed Juan Soto’s strong start, which was crucial in keeping the Mets competitive.


Juan Soto had a huge day for the Mets on Friday.
Juan Soto had a huge day for the Mets on Friday. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

He homered in the bottom of the first to tie the game and doubled and scored in the third to begin to put his past miserable Subway Series showing in The Bronx behind him. 

Key stat

4 Consecutive losses in which the Yankees have allowed at least six runs and three homers. 

Quote of the day

“I think if you back us into a corner, we’re gonna fight our way out of it.’’ 

— Reed Garrett

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Chicago Lawn community saves quinceañera after birthday girl Vianny Maldonado diagnosed with cancer

Community Comes Together to Rescue Young Girl’s Quinceañera Celebration After Cancer Diagnosis

CHICAGO (WLS) — A community is making Chicago Proud, pulling together to…
George Santos set to begin 7-year prison term for fraud

George Santos to Start 7-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud

It’s unclear where he’ll serve his time, though a federal judge has…
Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques

Muslim Communities Boost Security Following Vandalism Incidents at Texas and California Mosques

Following several reports of vandalism involving graffiti at mosques in Texas and…
Gen Z professionals are flocking to Ann Arbor, Michigan instead of big cities

Why Gen Z Professionals Are Choosing Ann Arbor, Michigan Over Major Cities

Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been ranked as the best city for Gen…
Hilliard house shooting leaves 3 dead, shooter on life support

Hilliard House Shooting Results in 3 Deaths, Shooter Critically Injured

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said a five-year-old child ran to a…
WATCH: ‘Top Gun’ Meets NASCAR With Historic Move at Military Base

WATCH: NASCAR Makes History with ‘Top Gun’-Inspired Event at Military Base

A report from NASCAR News announced that the Coronado Naval Air Station…
Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for using stolen credit card, police say

Police Report: Chuck E. Cheese Worker Detained Wearing Famous Mouse Mask for Credit Card Fraud

An employee of Chuck E. Cheese, wearing the famous mouse costume, was…
Sir Keir Starmer at the Liaison Committee.

Keir Starmer Announces UK’s Plan to Deliver Aid and Evacuate Children in Gaza Amidst PM’s Refusal to Recognize Palestinian State

PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to airdrop aid into…
View from a window of a street scene with a small fire, police officers, and police cars.

Fire Engulfs Conor McGregor’s Pub Again as Firefighters Respond Promptly

PLUMES of smoke have been spotted emerging from Conor McGregor’s pub –…
Venezuelan Little League team denied travel visas to US for World Series

Venezuelan Little League Team’s U.S. World Series Journey Halted by Visa Denial

A Little League baseball team from Venezuela has been refused entry visas…
Photo of Kelyan Bokassa.

14-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed 27 Times on School Bus; Teen Perpetrators Sentenced

A BOY cried “I want my mum” as he was stabbed 27…
Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz’s autopsy shows no foul play suspected in death: police

Police Report: No Suspicion of Foul Play in the Death of Wisconsin Student Eliotte Heinz, Autopsy Reveals

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Authorities have determined that there was no foul…