While Juan Soto stole most of the headlines in the opening game of this year's Subway Series, outfielder Cody Bellinger remained scorching hot as the New York Yankees captured a 6-2 win over the New York Mets.

The first game of the annual regular season event coincides with a crucial Friday night Knicks playoff game against the Celtics.

Wanting to beef up their bullpen this weekend’s Subway Series against Juan Soto and the Mets, the Yankees designated left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek for assignment and summoned in Loaisiga, who is back for the first time since having right ulnar collateral ligament surgery in April 2024.