Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, brought in as part of the Yankees’ pivot once Soto chose the Mets’ $765 million over their $760 million, combined for five hits, three runs and two RBIs to lead a patient offensive attack.

It felt like a breakup scene in a movie, only this time it was in front of 45,000 people and played out in pinstripes. Juan Soto, once the toast of the Bronx, stood in the same batter’s box where he launched postseason dreams just last October. Now, he was wearing blue and orange — and the fans let him have it.

The Bronx was buzzing on Friday night as the Yankees (26-18) kicked off the 2025 Subway Series with a 6-2 victory over the Mets (28-17), in front of a season-high crowd of 47,700 at Yankee Stadium. The win snapped a four-game skid against their crosstown rivals.