The Subway Series continues as the New York Yankees and New York Mets clash in Game 2 of their three-game weekend set at Citi Field. After the Mets edged the Yankees 6–5 in Friday’s opener, both teams enter Saturday’s matchup with playoff aspirations and plenty of star power on display.
Game Details
| Matchup | New York Yankees vs New York Mets |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 4:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Citi Field, Queens, NY |
| Broadcast | FS1, YES Network, SNY, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | Tied 2–2 (fifth and penultimate meeting of 2025) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 51–39 | 3–7 | 2nd in AL East |
| New York Mets | 49–40 | 5–5 | 3rd in NL East |
- The Yankees are trying to snap a five-game road losing streak.
- The Mets have won 7 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
Pitching Matchup
New York Yankees: Carlos Rodón (9–5, 2.95 ERA)
- 102.1 IP, 104 K, 1.12 WHIP
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of his last 7 starts
- 3.10 ERA in 4 career starts vs. Mets
New York Mets: Frankie Montas Jr. (0–1, 6.00 ERA)
- Making his second start of the season
- 3.0 IP, 2 ER in debut vs. Brewers
- Has not faced the Yankees since 2022
Players to Watch
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: .364 AVG, 31 HR, 71 RBI – leads MLB in AVG, OBP, and SLG
- Cody Bellinger: 12 HR, .269 AVG – riding a 9-game hit streak
- Paul Goldschmidt: .286 AVG, 18 doubles – veteran presence in the middle of the order
- Anthony Volpe: 21 doubles, 9 HR – dynamic leadoff option
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 21 HR, .516 SLG – top 5 in OBP and walks
- Pete Alonso: .287 AVG, 67 RBI – 6th in MLB in RBIs
- Francisco Lindor: 17 HR, .261 AVG – power-speed combo
- Brandon Nimmo: 16 HR, .254 AVG – consistent top-of-the-order bat
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Stat Category | Yankees | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .248 | .245 |
| Home Runs | 134 (2nd in MLB) | 117 |
| Team ERA | 3.91 | 4.12 |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.45 | 4.05 |
| OBP | .334 | .328 |
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 143
New York Mets 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
