New York Mets utility man Jeff McNeil is never going to lead the league in exit velocity or home runs. He may never contend for another batting title, either. Instead, in his age-33 season, McNeil is redefining himself and saving his career.

Jeff McNeil Sends Message After Mets' Win Over Yankees originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On a day defined by fireworks—both in the sky and at the plate—Jeff McNeil delivered a two-way performance that ignited the New York Mets to a thrilling 6-5 win over the New York Yankees at Citi Field.

NEW YORK — As a shot off the bat of Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna traveled toward left-center field, Jeff McNeil scrambled to the Citi Field warning track, slowed his feet and robbed the would-be home run by launching himself into the air and bracing his right leg against the wall as he came down with the ball.