Schlittler, Rice and Chisholm lead Yankees past Mets 5-2 in Subway Series opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut, carrying a one-hit shutout into the seventh inning as the New York Yankees breezed to a 5-2 victory Friday night at Citi Field.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. laced a two-run double in a three-run third against former Yankees closer Clay Holmes, who got drilled just above the right foot by a 111 mph line drive off the bat of Yankees rookie Spencer Jones in the fourth.

The right-hander remained in the game until the fifth, but afterward Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said X-rays showed a fractured fibula and Holmes (4-4) will be sidelined for a long time.

Ben Rice added his 14th homer in the ninth for the Yankees, who improved to 2-5 on their nine-game trip. Cody Bellinger had an RBI double and Jones provided a run-scoring single.

In the opener of a three-game series, Schlittler (6-1) struck out nine and walked two over 6 2/3 innings — keeping his AL-best ERA at 1.35 in his second major league season. He threw 106 pitches, his most in a regular-season game, and 71 were strikes.

The 25-year-old right-hander was in complete command until ex-Yankees slugger Juan Soto launched his 250th career homer on an 0-2 fastball leading off the seventh.

Fernando Cruz retired rookie A.J. Ewing with runners at second and third to end the inning, then worked a 1-2-3 eighth. David Bednar allowed an RBI single to Brett Baty in the ninth.

Other than Soto’s drive and Baty’s two-out single in the second, the light-hitting Mets, who have struggled against high velocity all season, were no match for Schlittler's 96-99 mph heat.

About the only trouble Schlittler encountered came in the form of a couple of sharp comebackers that dinged him on his left foot and calf before being converted into groundouts by his infielders.

Chisholm finished with three hits, a walk and a stolen base. Rice also had three hits and scored twice. Jones added an RBI single off reliever Austin Warren in the fifth.

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodón (0-0, 6.23 ERA) pitches Saturday night, his second start this season after recovering from elbow surgery last October. He walked five over 4 1/3 innings Sunday at Milwaukee, allowing three runs and two hits.

RHP Huascar Brazobán (2-1, 2.14 ERA) will be the Mets' opener, with LHP David Peterson (1-4, 5.49) expected to appear in bulk relief.

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New York Yankees designated hitter Spencer Jones hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) heads to the dugout while being pulled by manager Carlos Mendoza during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler throws out New York Mets' Mark Vientos at first base during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 40-23 on Sunday for their sixth victory in seven games.

The Jaguars (7-2) also won a franchise-record fifth straight against their AFC South rivals, and this was their eighth win in 11 games in the series.

Lawrence completed passes to nine Jaguars with the fourth-highest passing yardage total of his career.

Parker Washington had a career-high 148 yards receiving by halftime and finished with 152. Cam Little kicked field goals of 46, 48, 36 and 40 yards. Bhayshul Tuten added a 6-yard TD run with 1:10 left, padding the score off Tennessee's turnover on downs.

Travis Hunter had an interception as the Jaguars held Tennessee to 327 yards of total offense even with new trade acquisitions safety Jessie Bates III and defensive tackle Jordan Davis inactive.

The depleted Titans (1-8) remain winless at home as they lost their fifth in their final season at Nissan Stadium. After trading their top two defensive players in tackle Jeffery Simmons and safety Amani Hooker, the Titans put two more on injured reserve Saturday in left guard Peter Skoronski and punter Tommy Townsend.

Tennessee scratched three more starters, with rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate and linebackers Cody Barton and rookie Anthony Hill Jr. sidelined by injuries. Chandler Zavala, signed from the practice squad Saturday, started at left guard.

The Jaguars took the lead from the opening drive and never trailed after Lawrence hit Washington for a 2-yard TD.

Cam Ward found Elic Ayomanor for a 50-yard catch-and-run that was the longest completion of the quarterback's young career, and Ward capped the drive with a 2-yard TD pass to Daniel Bellinger, pulling the Titans within 13-10. Little's 36-yard field goal made it a 16-10 halftime lead.

Joey Slye kicked a 54-yarder and a 50-yarder in the second half to keep the Titans within range.

Jacksonville answered with a 10-play drive, capped by a 3-yard TD pass by Lawrence to Brenton Strange on fourth-and-2 at the Titans 3. Titans coach Robert Saleh was furious officials missed a pick on his defender, leaving Strange wide open for the TD catch and a 23-13 lead. Lawrence made it 30-16 with a 25-yard TD pass to Josh Cameron early in the fourth quarter.

The Titans answered with Tony Pollard taking a dump-off pass from Ward 32 yards to the end zone pulling them within 30-23 with 8:21 remaining. That was as close as they would get.

Jaguars DE Danny Striggow was evaluated for a concussion in the first half and did not return. Jaguars C Robert Hainsey hurt his left knee early in the third quarter and did not return.

Titans safety Tony Adams suffered a concussion that sidelined him.

The Jaguars visit the New York Giants.

The Titans visit Dallas.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (99) during the first half an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh yells at an official during the second half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen yells on the sideline during the second half an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, right, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during the first half an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)