Jeff McNeil hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Luke Weaver in the seventh inning, leading the New York Mets over the Yankees 6-5 in a Subway Series opener between teams that faded badly after strong starts.

Jeff McNeil delivered the go-ahead homer, Juan Soto produced three hits including a two-run shot, and the Mets extended their winning streak to three on Friday afternoon at Citi Field.

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

The Yankees cannot stop George Springer and the Blue Jays, James Wood goes 5-for-5, Bobby Witt Jr. performs magic on the basepaths and more from Thursday's MLB action.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

After the Yankees were swept in Toronto, manager Aaron Boone took a moment to address the team. His messaging, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. described it, was succinct.

The Yankees are now one game back of the Blue Jays in the AL East. It was their first four-game sweep in Toronto in franchise history.