Tyler Wade, of the Yankees, heads back to first base safely before Pete Alonso, of the Mets, could tag him out. Sunday, August 30, 2020 Mets Vs Yankees Double Header
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The Battle of New York.
The Subway Series kicks off tonight between the New York Mets and Yankees as Justin Verlander takes on Domingo German. The Series shifts to the Bronx following a split earlier in the year at Citi Field.
New York baseball had their sights set on the World Series to start the year. Those expectations seem to be a distant memory at this point, with both teams attempting to avoid disaster.
The Subway Series ignites an intense rivalry with the bragging rights of New York on the line. This matchup might just be the most important one yet.
Starting with the Amazin’s, the Mets find themselves with their backs against the wall and season hanging in the balance. Every game and series proves vital in mounting a historic second half comeback.
Following a series loss to the Boston Red Sox, New York sits seven games under .500 with a 46-53 record and seven games back of the third wildcard spot.
The Bomber’s find themselves in a similar situation, at the bottom of a competitive AL East, despite coming off a sweep of the Royals improving to a 53-47 record moving to within two and a half games back of the third wildcard spot.
Expect to see two teams playing like their seasons depend on it and two managers coaching like their jobs depend on it.
