The Yankees were not only looking for a win to end their losing streak, they also hoped to revitalize their recent sluggish offensive performances.
One night after being shutout for the third time this season, the Yankees used a pair of two-run home runs to power past the Mets, 5-3, Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
With the win the Yankees ended a season-high four-game losing streak. The Mets lost for only the second time in 11 interleague games this season.
For the second consecutive game, the Mets scored in the top of the first. Jose Reyes deposited the second pitch of the game from Phil Hughes over the right field wall for his fourth home run of the season.
The Yankees tied the game in the bottom of the first inning. With runners at first and third and one out, ...
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Mets-Yankees: Home Runs Help Yankees End Losing Streak
Posted: 19th June 2010 by Christopher Woodley in MLBComments Off on Mets-Yankees: Home Runs Help Yankees End Losing Streak