The Mets then cut it to 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth. Fried exited at 98 pitches after his first of the inning hit Brandon Nimmo and then pinch-hitters Mauricio and Baty greeted reliever Jonathan Loaisiga with singles to load the bases.

NEW YORK — Here were the Yankees at their best: the lineup smashing homers and doubles early, the ace and bullpen surviving a rocky middle, the fielders making clutch, heady plays to save the day. After a week in the wilderness, the Yankees found their way to the clearing of Monday’s off day. They are bruised but breathing.

The power of Aaron Judge was on full display at Citi Field when he smashed his 33rd home run of the season, a blast that cleared the fence and gave the New York Yankees a crucial 5-0 lead in the fifth inning.

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Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the New York Yankees vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 6, 2025 on ESPN.