New York Yankees
Result: Yankees 6, Mets 4 (Friday, Sept. 11, 2026)
Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer and Ben Rice also went deep as the Yankees improved to 85-62. Gerrit Cole starts Saturday against Mets rookie Zac Thornton.
The Breakfast Table Times — 2026-09-12 · Edition No. 20
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