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Tyrone Taylor’s dramatic, late homer erased a three-run deficit and propelled the New York Mets past the Yankees in extra innings, handing New York City the Subway Series and sparking big smiles from opposing starter Freddy Peralta after the game.
How the ninth inning unraveled and the tie was forged
The Mets entered the bottom of the ninth trailing by three. What followed was a quick string of events that changed the game’s momentum.
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- Carson Bigbee (note: name corrected to Carson Benge in some reports) reached with a single to center to start the frame.
- Bo Bichette followed with a base hit, putting runners at the corners.
- A fielder’s choice by Juan Soto moved runners and left the Mets one out away from defeat.
- After Mark Vientos struck out, Tyrone Taylor came off the bench as the Mets’ final hope.
- Taylor launched a first-pitch curveball into left field to tie the game and send it to extras.
Peralta’s perspective: respect for a clutch opponent
Freddy Peralta, who began the game and yielded the lead, was candid and upbeat in his postgame comments. He described the moment as among the most memorable in his career.
Peralta singled out Taylor for praise, calling him a standout teammate and person. Off camera, Taylor’s casual “Thanks, bro” was audible and captured the mutual respect between the two players.
Tyrone Taylor: a bench spark and season snapshot
Taylor’s homer was unexpected given his overall numbers this year. His role has been mostly off the bench, and his production has been limited.
- Season batting average: about .188
- May average: roughly .129
- Runs and RBIs on the season: 3 runs, 14 RBIs
- Last home run prior to Sunday: April 26, against the Colorado Rockies
Despite the low averages, Taylor delivered when it mattered most, providing a classic example of a bench player changing a game in a single swing.
Historic stat and immediate fallout for the Mets
The victory snapped a long drought for late comebacks. Before the game, the Mets had lost 131 straight times when they trailed by three or more runs entering the ninth.
Winning two of three against the Yankees gave the Mets the Subway Series. Yet the club’s larger season issues remain.
Where the team stands and the upcoming slate
Boston’s division is separate from this series, but New York’s position in the National League East still needs work.
- Current record: 20-26
- Division standing: last place in the NL East
- Next: a four-game road series at the Washington Nationals begins Monday
