Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Ja son Domnguez hit the first leadoff homer of his career Friday and then added another go-ahead homer in the fifth as his hot streak at the plate continued. But as has become customary with the Yankees recently, it wasnt enough to result in a victory as the Yankees at Citi Field on Friday. And afterward, it wasnt so much the pair of opposite-field home runs Domnguez hit from the left side that were on his mind. Instead, it was the 3-1 splitter from Reed Garrett that Domnguez grounded harmle sly to second base to end the game that was on his mind. I was thinking about that last pitch, Domnguez said. I should have waited for another strike, but I swung. Ja son Domnguez grounds out during the Yankees-Mets game on July 4, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post It was a rare mistake at the plate in recent days for Domnguez, who also walked and stole a base Friday his third consecutive multi-hit game and fourth in his last five games. I love his at-bats, Aaron Boone said. Hes getting ma Dante Exum Jersey sive results now and hitting the ball incredibly hard, especially the last two days. I feel pretty good, Domnguez said. Im seeing the ball well. I feel good overall. Explore More But in addition to the groundout to end the game, as Garrett retired the side in order in the top of the ninth, leaving Aaron Judge in the on-deck circle, Domnguez also had a misplay in left that proved to be costly. CHECK OUT THE AND Brandon Nimmo opened the bottom of the first with a 104-mph liner to left, where Domnguez initially broke in on the ball only for it to sail over his head. Nimmo ended up with a double on the play, moved to third on Francisco Lindors groundout and scored when Juan Soto homered off Marcus Stroman to tie the game. Ja son Domnguez hits a home run during the Yankees-Mets game on July 4, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Domnguez said he couldnt recover from the bad first step. He just misjudged a rocket at him, Boone said. It wasnt a sun thing. Every now and then, [a ball] will carry over a players head. He just didnt read it the best. Dealing with Domnguezs shortcomings on defense is easier to do when hes producing at the plate. With the lefty-swinging Trent Grisham and Ben Rice not in the lineup against Mets spot starter Justin Hagenman, the Yankees went with Domnguez in the leadoff spot. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Hes just getting more comfortable, Boone said of Domnguezs progre s on offense. This is who I feel he is as a hitter. Weve seen this over the years and had this expectation for him. His power to the opposite field is also encouraging and is something hes done more of this season than in the past, as he solidifies his role as the everyday left fielder. All year, especially left-handed, hes been really good, Boone said. And right-handed, hell trend up as he gets more experience. Were happy with his growth and development. Were really seeing his speed showing up on both sides of the ball now. Hes worked hard and had a really good attitude. Were seeing the fruits of a good, young player continuing to get a little bit better. Ed Davis Jersey