Mets sweep Subway Series; Brewers lose Yelich

The Mets blasted five homers to secure their first Subway Series sweep since 2013, the Brewers beat the Cubs but lost Christian Yelich to a potentially season-ending back injury, and the upstart Red Sox rewarded manager Alex Cora with a three-year extension. On today’s episode... Act I: THE BIG STORIES: (0:40-6:22) Something about the Subway Series seems to bring out the best in Francisco Lindor, who accounted for two of the Mets' five homers as they routed the Yankees to complete their first season sweep over their crosstown rival since 2013. Christian Yelich, the National League's leading hitter, could be shelved for a while after landing on the injured list with a recurring back injury. The timetable for his return is unclear, but he will see a spinal specialist today and season-ending surgery is among the possibilities for the Brewers All-Star. That would be a devastating blow for a Milwaukee team that has exceeded expectations and holds a 6-game lead atop the NL Central. Boston manager Alex Cora received a three-year extension after leading his team back into contention, but the Red Sox still have plenty of room to improve, and perhaps some pitching to acquire at the Trade Deadline, after they gave up 20 runs against the Rockies on Wednesday, their fifth loss in their last six games.   Act II: WHIPAROUND: (6:22-8:08) The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the ninth to steal the finale -- and series -- in Kansas City. The Padres won their fourth straight by drubbing the Nationals and could be poised to swing a big trade at the Deadline. The Astros’ 8-1 win over the A’s and the Angels’ 2-1 win over the Mariners gave Houston a 1-game lead over Seattle in the AL West. The Pirates blanked the Cardinals to win the series and continue their climb up the NL Wild Card standings. Elly De La Cruz notched his 50th and 51st stolen bases in the Reds' win over the Braves.   Act III: LOOKING AHEAD: (8:08-9:18) Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw makes his season debut today after a long recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. The Mets open a home series against the Braves with a chance to usurp their division rival for the top spot in the NL Wild Card standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices