After splitting the two-game Subway Series last month, the Mets headed to the Bronx to begin another two-game set against the crosstown Yankees tonight. Thanks to a big offensive performance from the suddenly surging Pete Alonso and a great start from Justin Verlander, the Amazins won the first battle against their New York rivals, as game one ended with a 9-3 victory for the orange and blue.
The Mets drew first blood against Domingo Germán in the top of the first inning. Brandon Nimmo led off the game with a sharp line drive off the right field line for a double, and after two groundouts to first base, Pete Alonso hit a looper into left field which fell in for an RBI base hit, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead.