NEW YORK — Here were the Yankees at their best: the lineup smashing homers and doubles early, the ace and bullpen surviving a rocky middle, the fielders making clutch, heady plays to save the day. After a week in the wilderness, the Yankees found their way to the clearing of Monday’s off day. They are bruised but breathing.

The Yankees have been looking for that big play during this tough stretch, and finally, on Sunday afternoon, Cody Bellinger delivered.

The Yankees avoided the indignity of Subway sweep by mustering just enough, offensively and defensively, to snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory at Citi Field.