In interleague play in the famous “subway series,” the New York Mets and the New York Yankees will play against each other. As the fans from each team will be present to cheer on their team, these teams should draw a huge crowd at Yankee Stadium. The series will start on Friday and will last 3 games.
Although you certainly can’t count out the Mets in this one, the Yankees will be the favorites in this game, as they have the better record and they are the home team. The Mets look like they are on their way up, getting fuel from their rejuvenated lineup as they are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
By losing their last 5 games and winning just 3 of their last 10 games, the Yankees seem to be on the way down. In the American League East Standings, they were passed by the Tampa Bay Rays this past week.
Recently, the Mets have seen more production from Jason Bay and Carlos Beltran. Despite suffering from a poor start to the season, big seasons from both of those players could help them find their way back to the playoffs.
From longtime players the Yankees have recently been troubled with drama. Jorge Posada was moved to the 9th spot in the order as he has struggled all season. Because he did not want to bat 9th in the lineup, he recently made some complaints and refused to play in a game. It could be a distraction for the Yankees until they take care of the problem as this has caused a stir in the organization. For this matchup, check out MLB odds closer to the opener Friday.