Yankees rally with six runs in 8th to beat Mets 8-2

Yankees’ eighth‑inning explosion

The New York Yankees turned a tame 2-2 game into an 8-2 victory with a six‑run surge in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2025. The matchup, the first Subway Series of the season, pitted two division‑leading clubs against each other and drew a packed crowd hungry for drama.

The rally kicked off when rookie outfielder Jasson Domínguez hustled home on a throwing error by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. The misplay shifted momentum and gave the Yankees a fragile 3-2 lead.

Not long after, veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt lined an RBI single off reliever Ryne Stanek, extending the advantage to 4-2. The Mets tried to settle the inning, but a miscommunication in the outfield left a runner on base, setting the stage for the final blow.

Cody Bellinger stepped up to face left‑hander Génesis Cabrera and launched a 356‑foot grand slam to right‑center field. The blast cleared the bases, adding four runs and pushing the score to a decisive 8-2. It marked Bellinger’s ninth career grand slam and accounted for six of the Yankees’ total RBIs.

Yankees starter Max Fried was solid through six innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out six. His poise gave the bullpen a comfortable cushion, and reliever Luis Severino closed the game without further trouble.

The loss was a bitter pill for the Mets, who saw their star acquisition Juan Soto booed by his former home crowd. Soto went 0‑for‑4 with two strikeouts in the finale and finished the series 1‑for‑10, a stark contrast to the $765 million contract he signed with New York.

With the series split 2‑1 in favor of the Yankees, the rivalry heads to Queens for a three‑game set from July 4‑6 at Citi Field. Both clubs sit atop their divisions, and the upcoming games promise more fireworks, especially after a night that highlighted how quickly a tight contest can swing with a single error and a big swing.