Yankees top Mets 6-4 on July 6, 2025, as Aaron Judge's 33rd homer snaps a six-game skid. Max Fried gets the win in a crucial Subway Series victory.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Finally. After six long games of frustration, the New York Yankees can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The team snapped its painful losing streak on Sunday with a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Mets at Citi Field, thanks to a familiar source of power and a surprisingly sharp defense. Aaron Judge blasted his 33rd home run of the season, a go-ahead two-run shot that felt like it lifted a week's worth of weight off the entire organization's shoulders.
'We needed this one. The energy in the clubhouse is back.' - Aaron Judge
Sunday's win was a true team effort. While Judge provided the thunder with three RBIs, including that pivotal fifth-inning homer off Brandon Waddell, the supporting cast played a crucial role. Max Fried battled through five innings to secure his 11th win, and Trent Grisham chipped in with three big hits. But the real story was the defense. After a stretch of shaky play, the infield and outfield were locked in, turning three consecutive double plays in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings. Cody Bellinger started a spectacular one in the seventh with a shoestring catch and a laser throw, while Paul Goldschmidt turned a slick unassisted double play in the eighth to stifle a Mets rally.
The good news kept rolling in on Monday with the announcement that three Yankees are headed to the Midsummer Classic. Pitcher Max Fried, infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr., and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt were all named to the American League All-Star team. For Fried, it's a well-deserved honor that caps a stellar first half. 'It's always special to represent the Yankees and the AL,' Fried said, acknowledging the achievement amidst the team's recent struggles.
While the big-league club celebrated, top prospect Spencer Jones gave fans a glimpse of the future. The 24-year-old outfielder was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and immediately made his presence felt, launching a home run in his very first at-bat. Unfortunately, the news wasn't all positive on the personnel front. The Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the injured list with a left oblique strain and are sending catcher Austin Wells for testing after he experienced a circulatory issue in his finger, leaving question marks in the bullpen and behind the plate.
One win doesn't erase a six-game slide, but it's a massive step in the right direction. As Aaron Judge said, the team has to 'keep grinding' and build on this momentum. With a mix of veteran leadership, All-Star talent, and a defense that finally showed up, Sunday's victory provides a blueprint. Now, the Yankees must prove it wasn't a fluke and turn one desperately needed win into a streak of their own.
