First-inning walks to Lindor and Alonso sandwiched Juan Soto's sacrifice bunt before Nimmo — without even finishing his swing — connected for his fourth career slam. It was his third of the season, matching a Mets record, and his third home run in four games.

Mets Reportedly Eyeing $77 Million Pitcher After Subway Series Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mets took the first game of a three-game set from the crosstown foe Yankees, a slugfest that provided fireworks on the Fourth of July.

The Mets won three straight for the first time since June 12. The Yankees have lost five straight and 14 of their last 20.