Yankees first baseman Ben Rice hitting a single during a game.

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Heroes, zeros from Yankees’ Subway Series win: Ben Rice got the offense going long before late power

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The Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets produced a Mets win highlighted by Cam Schlittler’s strong start in Game 2 and late highlight plays, including Ben Rice’s ninth-inning homer in the Friday game and Carson Benge’s defensive miscue in the seventh that enabled a late scoring opportunity. Across coverage from right-leaning outlets, the narrative centers on Mets’ 6-3 triumph, with Yankees’ early Game 1 and subsequent performances noted, including Luke Weaver’s seventh-inning work and José Soto’s impact. Some articles emphasize the Mets’ offense, while others frame the series through individual plays and clutch moments, with disagreement on the weight of the errors versus offensive production.

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