Yankees top Mets 6-4 on July 6, 2025, as Aaron Judge's 33rd homer and a stellar Cody Bellinger catch snap a six-game skid. Read how they did it.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Finally. After six long, frustrating games, the New York Yankees are back in the win column. In a tense Sunday showdown at Citi Field, the Bombers put it all together, downing the Mets 6-4 to snap their losing streak and salvage some pride. It was a classic Yankees victory, powered by the captain, Aaron Judge, and sealed by the kind of web gems that have been sorely missed.
Cody Bellinger's shoestring catch and subsequent throw to first to double-up Francisco Lindor wasn't just a great play; it was the turning point that screamed 'the skid ends now.'
On the same day he was officially named an All-Star Game starter for the eighth time—leading all players in votes—Aaron Judge did what he does best. He changed the game with one swing. His towering two-run homer in the fifth inning, his 33rd of the season, gave the Yankees a lead they would not relinquish. Driving in three runs on the day, Judge put the team on his back, reminding everyone that even during a slump, he is the engine that drives this team.
A major reason for the recent losing streak was sloppy play in the field. Not today. The defense was reborn, turning an incredible three double plays in three consecutive innings. The highlight reel was dominated by Cody Bellinger's spectacular shoestring catch in the seventh to rob a hit and start a crucial double play. Not to be outdone, Paul Goldschmidt snagged a liner and stepped on first for an unassisted double play in the eighth, and Judge himself made a tumbling catch in right. This was the clean, clutch defense fans have been begging for.
The clubhouse was buzzing with good news as Max Fried (now 11-2) and Jazz Chisholm Jr. joined Judge as 2025 All-Stars. Fried's gritty performance on the mound was a perfect showcase of his All-Star credentials. However, the celebration was cut short by a devastating blow. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that right-hander Clarke Schmidt is likely heading for Tommy John surgery. Losing a reliable arm like Schmidt is a massive hit to the rotation's depth and puts immense pressure on the remaining starters and the front office.
While the big league club battles through adversity, the future continues to shine brightly down on the farm. Top prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones are tearing it up at the plate, while righty Ben Hess is dominating on the mound. Keep an eye on some fast risers, too. Catcher Jesus Rodriguez is throwing out runners at an elite clip (42%), and outfielder Dillon Lewis is flashing a tantalizing power-speed combination. The pipeline remains strong, offering a glimmer of hope for reinforcements down the line.
This win was a massive exhale for a team that was suffocating. They desperately needed to stop the bleeding, and they did it with their classic formula: a captain's blast and lockdown defense. But the celebration is tempered by the grim reality of Clarke Schmidt's injury. As the All-Star break approaches, the front office has a new, urgent problem to solve. The Yankees proved they can still win the big games, but now they have to prove they have the depth to endure the long haul.
