New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor hit two home runs—including a grand slam in the eighth inning—to lead his team to a 12-2 rout of the New York Yankees in a Subway Series matchup at Yankee Stadium, according to game reports. Lindor’s multi-homer performance brought his career total to 299 home runs, leaving him just one shy of joining an exclusive club of major-league shortstops.
Subway Series Dominance at Yankee Stadium
The Mets wasted little time asserting control in the Bronx. According to game recaps, Francisco Lindor launched a leadoff home run to jump-start the offense against Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. The early blow set the tone for a relentless offensive night that saw the Mets rack up 13 hits and secure their 22nd victory in 35 games since the August 3 trade deadline.
Luis Torrens contributed a two-run home run in the second inning—and added an RBI double during a five-run eighth inning. Rookie Carson Benge also contributed with a solo homer and an RBI single in the fifth frame, a sequence that chased Cole from the game. Records show Cole allowed five runs and nine hits over 4 1/3 innings, taking the loss to drop to 8-9 on the season.
Closing in on the 300-Home Run Milestone
Lindor’s two long balls marked his 298th and 299th career home runs. Reporting indicates he is now one shy of becoming just the third shortstop in Major League Baseball history to reach the 300-home run threshold while playing primarily at the position. The only players to achieve the feat are Cal Ripken (353 home runs in 2,381 games at shortstop) and Alex Rodríguez (345 home runs in 1,275 games at shortstop).
The milestone home runs were Lindor’s sixth and seventh of the month, pushing his season total to 20 home runs. Statistics show this is the ninth time in his career that he has reached the 20-homer mark in a single season. Once he hits his 300th career home run, he will become the eighth Puerto Rican-born player to reach that plateau, joining a historic list led by Carlos Delgado with 473.
Pitching Performances and Roster Impact
On the mound, Mets rookie Zac Thornton delivered a stellar performance in his Subway Series debut. According to official box scores, Thornton allowed two runs and five hits across seven innings of work, finishing his outing by inducing a double-play ground ball from Anthony Volpe to improve his record to 4-5. The lone major blemishes against Thornton came from Cody Bellinger, who drove in a run with a single and hit a home run for the Yankees.
Juan Soto added a solo home run for the Yankees in the seventh inning, and Jared Young also connected on a deep ball for the Mets. The offensive explosion marked the first time the Mets have hit six home runs in a single game against their cross-town rivals. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Yankees, who dropped to 85-63 on the year and suffered their eighth defeat in their last 25 games.
Reflecting on the offensive display and the team’s chemistry, Francisco Lindor told reporters after the game via SNY Mets coverage: “It sucks that we haven’t played as much together, but when we play together and we are all in the lineup, things like this could happen.” Juan Soto also praised Lindor’s recent stretch at the plate, noting to SNY Mets: “Everybody knows who he is.”
Next Steps in the Subway Series
The Mets and Yankees continue their cross-town rivalry schedule as both teams push toward the final stretch of the Major League Baseball regular season. Fans can follow official league updates and box scores on MLB.com.
