Yankees Lose to Mets 12-2 As Cole Starts And Gives Up Home Runs In The First And Second Innings
The Yankees lost to the Mets 12-2. Gerrit Cole started, his 20th start of the season. However, he allowed home runs in the first and second innings. This comes on the heels of him allowing three consecutive home runs to the first three batters in his last start. It is almost like the batter knows what is coming. It is fair to wonder if he is tipping his pitches.
The Yankees won an emotional game yesterday 6-4. They got a great starting pitching performance from Carlos Rodon, and Cody Bellinger hit a key three-run home run. It was the team’s fourth straight win, and they came out flat today. Was yesterday too emotional for the team?
Yankees Against Mets Game Summary September 12
In the first Inning, Francisco Lindor hit a solo home run. It was 1-0 Mets. He lined out into a crucial out last night. In the second inning, the Mets added to their lead when Luis Torrens hit a two-run home run. AJ Ewing scored as well. It was 3-0 Mets. In the third inning, Carson Benge hit a solo home run. It was 4-0 Mets. Cole is throwing hard, though he is getting hit hard.
In the fourth inning, Cody Bellinger singled and Paul Goldschmidt scored. Bellinger is 33-92 with runners in scoring position; that is 5th in all of baseball. He got another base hit with runners in scoring position. The Mets lead 4-1.
In the fifth inning, Carson Benge struck out, and Juan Soto scored. It was 5-1 Mets, and that hit knocked Gerrit Cole out of the game. In the sixth inning, Cody Bellinger hit a solo home run. It was 5-2 Mets. Bellinger is very comfortable against left-handed pitchers.
In the seventh inning, Juan Soto hit a solo home run. The Mets led 6-2. In the eighth inning, the Mets scored 5 runs. Luis Torrens doubled, and Marcus Semien scored. Then, Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam. A.J. Ewing, Luis Torrens, and Nick Morabito scored. Then, in the ninth inning, Jared Young hit a solo home run. By the time it was all said and done, the Mets led 12-2. The Yankees have only lost two games this year by 8 or more runs.
Tipping Pitches
Gerrit Cole is one of the best pitchers in baseball. The Yankees need him to pitch well, now that he is back. However, he is getting hit hard. He gave up three consecutive home runs to start his last start against the San Diego Padres. In this game, he gave up home runs in the first, second, and third innings. The Mets had seven hits in the first three innings.
Cole is throwing hard, so he doesn’t seem injured. Yet, the batters seem to know what is coming. He could be tipping his pitches, which is something you might not expect from a veteran. There are myriad ways a pitcher could be tipping his pitches. Hitters could see the grip on the ball in the glove; he could be doing something every time he throws a changeup, like flicking his glove. Whatever it is, he needs to get right before the playoffs start. The team needs him.
Cole only pitched 4 1/3 innings in this game. The Yankees needed a longer start from him. He has given up a career-high seven home runs in his last two starts. Very un-ace-like. The team is paying him too much money for him to pitch like this. What is funny is that before these last two games, he was awesome.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mets won this game 12-2. Youngster Carson Benge was the player of the game. He had two hits in this game after having a hit in last night’s game. He has a cannon for an arm and threw out Luis Garcia Jr. at second base last night. These two teams conclude their three-game series tomorrow afternoon.
Conclusion
Today was the 162nd game between these two teams, so a full season. The Bombers have won 89 of those games, but the Mets are holding their own in recent years. With the advent of the balanced schedule, these two teams play each other a lot. The special aspect of this series is somewhat diminished; that said, when the Yankees and Mets do play, it is a bit of a special occasion. The Yankees passed 3 million in paid attendance with today’s sellout. The 26th year in a row.
