Mets vs Royals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 13
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Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees would love to acquire a high-upside starting pitcher for the second
Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run, left fielder Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees beat the Mets 6-4 on Sunday.
Yankees announcer Michael Kay took issue with a comment Juan Soto made this week after the new Mets outfielder was left off of the All-Star Game roster. Speaking to reporters after the news broke, Soto said “it happens,” and it’s “a part of baseball.” He was then asked a follow up question about whether he wanted to play in the game.
Aaron Judge stayed hot at the plate over the weekend, creeping up to 33 home runs on the season before the New York Yankees have even hit the All-Star break.
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will look to end their five-game road skid in a matchup with the New York Mets. New York has a 32-13 record at home and a 51-38 record overall. The Mets have a 24-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
The New York Yankees released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.