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Mets Snap 96-Game Late-Inning Streak, Beat Yankees 7-6

5/19/2026

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Mets Beat Yankees

The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 7-6 after reliever David Bednar gave up a game-tying home run to Tyrone Taylor.
Bednar, acquired at the 2025 trade deadline, also allowed a ninth-inning solo homer to Brice Turang on May 10.
The 5%-chance win ended a 96-game Mets streak of losing when trailing in the eighth.

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Rice Ties Record

Ben Rice’s solo homer tied him for fourth-most MLB home runs at 15.
Elmer Rodríguez started three games against Nathan Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom and Freddy Peralta, lasting into the fifth inning and allowing one run.
Tim Hill closed the tenth as Austin Wells batted before a play ended the inning, securing a 7-6 defeat.

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Mets Beat Yankees

The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 7-6 after reliever David Bednar gave up a game-tying home run to Tyrone Taylor.
Bednar, acquired at the 2025 trade deadline, also allowed a ninth-inning solo homer to Brice Turang on May 10.
The 5%-chance win ended a 96-game Mets streak of losing when trailing in the eighth.

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