New York Mets 0–2 New York Yankees: match recap

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New York Mets and New York Yankees finished 0–2 (MLB) on September 13, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

The Yankees silenced the Mets 2-0 in a pitchers' duel at Yankee Stadium, powered by solo homers from Austin Wells and Ben Rice. Cam Schlittler dominated with 8 strikeouts over 6 scoreless innings, while the Mets' offense managed just 2 hits.

Cam Schlittler and Christian Scott traded zeros early, but the Yankees broke through in the 4th on a solo shot from Austin Wells. Ben Rice added another solo homer in the 5th, and that was all the support Schlittler needed. The Mets' lineup, featuring Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor, went a combined 0-for-6 with 3 strikeouts. New York's bullpen sealed it with 2 scoreless innings, handing the Mets their fourth shutout loss of the season.

Key factors

  • Power edge: Yankees out-homered Mets 2-0, accounting for all runs
  • Schlittler's command: 8 K, 2 BB, 1 H over 6 IP kept Mets off balance
  • Mets' lineup struggles: Combined .077 AVG (2-for-26) with 9 K

The Analyst's verdict

Schlittler's emergence as a reliable starter gives the Yankees a deep rotation option down the stretch. The Mets' offense remains inconsistent against high-velocity arms, and they'll need to adjust quickly with the postseason approaching. Assuming both teams maintain current health, the Yankees' pitching depth and power bats position them well for a strong finish.

Matchup edge

Even on form: both teams went 4-1 in their last 5 games.

Matchup to watch: New York Mets’ attack (index 97) against New York Yankees’ defence (index 83).

Matchup to watch: New York Yankees’ attack (index 102) against New York Mets’ defence (index 102).

Recent form: last 5

New York Mets: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 47 runs scored and 31 conceded.

New York Mets
Sep 12, 2026at New York YankeesW12–2
Sep 11, 2026at New York YankeesL4–6
Sep 9, 2026at Miami MarlinsW15–14
Sep 8, 2026at Miami MarlinsW7–5
Sep 7, 2026at Miami MarlinsW9–4

New York Yankees: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 29 runs scored and 23 conceded.

New York Yankees
Sep 12, 2026vs New York MetsL2–12
Sep 11, 2026vs New York MetsW6–4
Sep 10, 2026vs Colorado RockiesW10–3
Sep 9, 2026vs Colorado RockiesW6–1
Sep 8, 2026vs Colorado RockiesW5–3

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Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, New York Mets won 3, New York Yankees won 2.

Sep 12, 2026New York Yankees2–12New York Mets
Sep 11, 2026New York Yankees6–4New York Mets
May 17, 2026New York Mets7–6New York Yankees
May 16, 2026New York Mets6–3New York Yankees
May 15, 2026New York Mets2–5New York Yankees

Season so far

New York Mets are 24th of 30 on win rate after 148 games (69-79).

New York Yankees are 5th of 30 on win rate after 148 games (85-63).

#TeamPWLRuns
24New York Mets1486979643:675
5New York Yankees1488563675:552

Team season model

  • New York Mets attack index 97: 3% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Mets defence index 102: 2% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • New York Yankees attack index 102: 2% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Yankees defence index 83: 17% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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