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New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap
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Key Points:
- Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the second inning, helping the New York Yankees defeat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night.
- Ben Rice also homered, and rookie Spencer Jones and Ryan McMahon contributed RBI singles, as the Yankees extended their winning stretch and moved 23 games over .500.
- Carlos Rodón pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight, while Nolan McLean struggled, giving up five runs and a career-high 10 hits in five innings.
- The Mets' four-game winning streak ended despite contributions from Christopher Morel and A.J. Ewing, who hit a homer in the ninth inning.
- The Yankees remain three games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East and hold a 5 1/2 game lead over Boston for the first American League wild card spot.
