MLB: Mets rally from 4 down to stun Yankees in extras, win series

The New York Mets erased a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings on Sunday in the deciding game of this season’s first Subway Series. Carson Benge delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the Mets rallied from a 6-1 deficit at Citi Field.

Luis Torrens sparked the comeback with a two-run pinch-hit double in the sixth inning, while Tyrone Taylor tied the game with a three-run home run in the ninth off David Bednar. Devin Williams earned the win after forcing an inning-ending double play in the top of the 10th.

Freddy Peralta allowed three runs on two hits while working around six walks over five innings for the Mets. Yankees starter Elmer Rodriguez surrendered one run on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. Anthony Volpe drove in three runs for New York, while Ben Rice added his 15th home run of the season as the Yankees ended their nine-game road trip with a 2-7 record.

In Chicago, Edgar Quero blasted a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the White Sox to a 9-8 victory over the Cubs. Quero and Tristan Peters each hit their first home runs of the season for the White Sox, while Michael Conforto tied the game for the Cubs with a three-run homer in the ninth inning.

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-1 behind home runs from Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski. Grant Holmes pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run as Atlanta claimed the rubber match of the series.

The Tampa Bay Rays earned a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins after Taylor Walls hit a bases-clearing triple in the fourth inning. Drew Rasmussen picked up the win after allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings.

In Pittsburgh, Zack Wheeler tossed seven shutout innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Pirates with a 6-0 victory. Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott both homered for Philadelphia.

Kevin Gausman pitched six scoreless innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-1. Detroit has now lost 10 of its last 12 games.

The Baltimore Orioles avoided a series sweep by beating the Washington Nationals 7-3 behind Gunnar Henderson’s four-hit performance, which included a home run.

Cleveland powered past Cincinnati 10-3 after hitting six home runs, including two by Kyle Manzardo. Gavin Williams earned the victory after pitching six innings for the Guardians.

Nathan Eovaldi threw seven shutout innings as the Texas Rangers blanked the Houston Astros 8-0. Jake Burger led the Rangers offense with a home run and a two-run double.

The San Francisco Giants defeated the Athletics 10-1 after Harrison Bader hit a grand slam during an eight-run eighth inning. Luis Arraez also homered and collected three hits in the victory.

Minnesota edged Milwaukee 5-4 behind Kody Clemens, who had two doubles and two RBIs as the Twins avoided a sweep against the Brewers.

The Kansas City Royals snapped a six-game losing streak by shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0. Salvador Perez drove in both runs, including a solo home run, while Stephen Kolek pitched into the seventh inning.

Corbin Carroll hit two home runs and drove in three runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 in Denver.

The San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Seattle Mariners with an 8-3 win behind two home runs from Gavin Sheets. Lucas Giolito combined with two relievers on a one-hitter in his Padres debut.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game Freeway Series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 10-1 victory. Roki Sasaki struck out a career-high eight batters over seven innings, while Kyle Tucker drove in three runs for the Dodgers. -Field Level Media/Reuters