Carlos Delgado had a three-run homer taken away on a blown call, then promptly knocked an RBI base hit.
It was that kind of night for the Mets.
Oliver Perez shut down the slumping Yankees, Jose Reyes homered for the second consecutive game and the Mets cruised to an 11-2 rout of their cross-town rivals on Sunday night to finish off a rain-shortened sweep in the Bronx.
“Starting to roll a little bit,” Mets manager Willie Randolph said. “Hopefully, we’re ready to take off.”
Ryan Church also homered and Moises Alou drove in three runs for the Mets, who beat Chien-Ming Wang and won a series at Yankee Stadium for only the second time since interleague play began in 1997. They took two of three in 2005.
Friday night’s scheduled opener was rained out and is likely to be made up when the teams meet again June 27-29, possibly with a two-ballpark doubleheader.
Wang (6-2) gave up seven runs and six hits in 7 2-3 innings, falling to 0-2 in his past three starts, though it could have been much worse.
The Mets loaded the bases in the fourth and took the lead on Church’s RBI grounder. Alou followed with a two-run single to right on a half-swing, and Delgado sliced a line drive down the left-field line that should have been a three-run homer.
The ball barely skimmed over the wall, right above the white foul line painted on the padded blue fence, and glanced off the bottom of the foul pole.
Third base umpire Mike Reilly originally signaled home run, but shortstop Derek Jeter argued and the umps quickly huddled before reversing the call – foul ball. Randolph argued to no avail.
“My three partners were adamant that the ball was foul,” Reilly said. “It was a tough call to make. We try to get every play right.”
As Delgado continued his at-bat, Mets bench coach Jerry Manuel kept barking and pointing at plate umpire Bob Davidson, who shouted back and ejected Manuel.
Delgado ended up hitting an RBI single that made it 4-0.
“I’ll take one if I can’t have three,” he said.
re 1; and the Los Angeles Angels 10, the Los Angeles Dodgers 2.
In the only National League game, the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 4-3.
When the Mets showed up Friday, they had just lost three of four at home to last-place Washington, and Randolph was under fire. So they cleared the air in a closed-door meeting following remarks by closer Billy Wagner that some perceived as critical of his teammates.
“The positive energy that comes from winning here,” David Wright said, “I think that can give you a lot of momentum.”
Perez (4-3) pitched three-hit ball for a season-high 7 2-3 innings, handing the Yankees their fifth loss in six games. Missing injured sluggers Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada, the Yankees have scored only 12 runs during that stretch while falling to a season-worst 20-24.
“We all have to do better. It starts with me. Put it on me,” manager Joe Girardi said. “I’m the leader. I’ve got to find something.”
Rodriguez is expected to return Tuesday night against Baltimore.
“It was pretty embarrassing. We’re much better than what we’re showing,” Johnny Damon said. “Nothing should matter to this offense. We’ve got too many All-Stars around, too many talented players. We just need to be better.”
Reds 6, Indians 4
At Cincinnati, Adam Dunn and Joey Votto homered to give Cliff Lee his first loss in seven decisions. The left-hander came into the game having allowed only four earned runs all season.
Edinson Volquez (7-1) gave up four hits and a pair of runs in six innings for the Reds.
Astros 5, Rangers 4
At Arlington, Texas, Brandon Backe (3-5) pitched into the seventh inning for Houston.
The Rangers crept to 5-4 on Frank Catalanotto’s RBI double in the eighth, but Jose Valverde got four outs for his 12th save in 15 chances.
White Sox 13, Giants 8
At San Francisco, Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking three-run double off Tyler Walker (1-2) in the eighth, after the bases were loaded on three straight one-out singles.
Matt Thornton (1-0) earned the win in relief. Nick Masset got his first major league save.
Diamondbacks 4, Tigers 0
At Phoenix, Randy Johnson (4-1) pitched seven scoreless innings for his 288th career win, tying him with Tommy John for 24th on the all-time list.
Detroit’s Nate Robertson (1-5) retired 10 of the first 11 men he faced but took the loss.
Red Sox 11, Brewers 7
At Boston, David Ortiz homered twice and drove in four runs to back Josh Beckett (5-3), and Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia also went deep for Boston.
Carlos Villanueva (2-5) took the loss for Milwaukee, despite two homers from Ryan Braun.
Rockies 6, Twins 2
At Denver, Todd Helton homered and drove in three runs to help Jeff Francis (1-4) win.
Kevin Slowey (0-4) gave up three runs in 5 2-3 innings for the Twins.
Royals 9, Marlins 3
At Miami, Jose Guillen homered and drove in four runs ,and Zack Greinke (5-1) went six innings to help the Royals win for the sixth time in seven games.
Burke Badenhop (1-3) lasted three innings, allowing seven hits and six runs – five earned.
Braves 5, Athletics 2
At Atlanta, Yunel Escobar had three hits, including a go-ahead, two-run single, and Omar Infante added a two-run triple in the eighth inning to make a winner of Jo-Jo Reyes (2-1).
Justin Duchscherer (3-3) gave up three runs on seven hits in five innings for Oakland.
Cardinals 5, Rays 4
At St. Louis, Skip Schumaker doubled with one out in the ninth inning over a drawn-in outfield, after Gary Glover (0-2) had walked .132-hitting Jason LaRue and Cesar Izturis singled.
Chris Perez (1-0) retired the Rays in only five pitches in the ninth.
Mariners 3, Padres 2
At Seattle, Jose Lopez lined a two-out, two-run double in the eighth for the difference, sending Heath Bell (0-3) to another loss.
Arthur Rhodes (2-0) got the final out of the eighth, and J.J. Putz pitched the ninth for his fifth save.
Blue Jays 6, Phillies 5
At Philadelphia, pinch-hitter Lyle Overbay’s three-run homer and Shannon Stewart’s two-run double helped the Blue Jays beat the Phillies and Rudy Seanez (2-3).
Jason Frasor (1-0) picked up the win, and B.J. Ryan earned his ninth save.
Nationals 2, Orioles 1
At Baltimore, John Lannan (4-4) took a three-hitter into the eighth for the Nationals, who ended the Orioles’ four-game winning streak.
Jeremy Guthrie (2-4) gave up one run and five hits in seven innings for Baltimore.
Angels 10, Dodgers 2
At Anaheim, Calif., Mike Napoli homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs in support of Jered Weaver (3-5), who held the Dodgers to two runs through 5 1-3 innings.
Napoli hit a three-run homer off Derek Lowe (2-4) and a solo shot against Scott Proctor.
National League
Cubs 4, Pirates 3
At Chicago, Reed Johnson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and Chicago batters walked seven times against Phil Dumatrait (1-2).
Jason Marquis (2-3) won for the first time since April 19, and Kerry Wood got the save.
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