The New York Mets and New York Yankees are set to face off in the first game of the 2025 Subway Series, with both teams leading their respective divisions. The Mets enter the matchup as NL East leaders (28-16), while the Yankees sit atop the AL East (25-18).
Team Records & Recent Form
- New York Mets (28-16, 13-8 Road) – The Mets have been 7-3 in their last 10 games, showcasing strong pitching and offensive depth.
- New York Yankees (25-18, 13-8 Home) – The Yankees have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games, leading MLB in home runs (76) and OPS (.828).
Starting Pitchers
- Yankees: Carlos Rodón (LHP, 4-3, 3.29 ERA, 67 K) – Rodón has been solid in his third season with the Yankees, posting a 0.97 WHIP and averaging 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Mets: Tylor Megill (RHP, 3-3, 3.10 ERA, 52 K) – Megill has been a reliable arm for the Mets, helping anchor their rotation.
Key Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto (RF) – Making his highly anticipated return to Yankee Stadium after signing a record-breaking $765 million contract with the Mets. Soto is batting .255/.380/.465 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs.
- Pete Alonso (1B) – Leads the Mets with 12 home runs and a .618 slugging percentage.
- Francisco Lindor (SS) – Batting .285 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs, providing leadership in the Mets’ lineup.
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge (CF) – The Yankees’ MVP candidate, leading the team with 15 home runs and 33 RBIs.
- Paul Goldschmidt (1B) – Batting .290 with nine home runs, adding veteran presence to the Yankees’ lineup.
- Trent Grisham (OF) – Has been a defensive standout and could play a key role against Soto.
Game Strategy & Predictions
- Yankees’ Game Plan:
- Exploit Mets’ pitching, which ranks 10th in MLB in ERA (3.10).
- Take advantage of Rodón’s dominance, as he has a 0.84 ERA in two career starts vs. the Mets.
- Continue power-hitting, as they lead MLB in home runs (76).
- Mets’ Game Plan:
- Lean on Megill’s consistency, as he has been effective against right-handed hitters.
- Capitalize on Soto’s return, as he looks to make an impact against his former team.
- Limit Yankees’ power hitters, especially Judge and Goldschmidt.
Game Odds
New York Mets 9
New York Yankees – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 15, 2025
