The New York Yankees and New York Mets are set to play another game, wrapping up the first subway series of the season.
This game will determine the series winner, as the Yankees took Game 1 with a 6-2 victory, while the Mets won Game 2, finishing 3-2.
In Game 2, things were tied at 2-2 until the ninth inning. That’s when Francis Colindor, with the bases loaded, hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Louis Sangeracña to score. Mets closer Edwin Diaz came in to seal the game, striking out Aaron Judge, who had a rough outing going 0-5.
Here’s what fans should know about the matchup between the Mets and Yankees:
- Date and Time: May 18th at 7:10 PM
- Venue: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DirectV
This will be the last meeting between the two teams until July. So, if you’re planning to watch the third game of the 2025 Subway Series, mark your calendar.
What time is the Mets vs. Yankees today?
The first pitch for today’s game (May 18th) is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series Channel:
You can catch tonight’s game on ESPN, available nationwide.
How to watch Mets and Yankees for free:
If you don’t have cable, a good way to stream the games for free is through a Live TV Streaming Service that offers a free trial. DirectV currently provides a 5-day free trial for new subscribers, which gives access to over 90 live channels, including ESPN, for about $59.99 monthly afterward.
Fubotv also has a free trial that lasts for 7 days, with a discount of $20 off the first month, making it $64.99 or $84.99 per month.
Mets vs. Yankees starting pitcher:
David Peterson will start for the Mets; he’s currently at 2-2 this season with a 3.05 ERA and 43 strikeouts.
For the Yankees, Max Fried takes the mound, boasting a perfect 6-0 record this season, with a 1.11 ERA and 52 strikeouts.
2025 Subway Series Schedule:
- May 16th: Mets (2), Yankees (6)
- May 17th: Mets (3), Yankees (2)
- Yankees vs. Mets, May 18th, 7:10 PM (ESPN)
- Mets vs. Yankees, July 4th, 3:10 PM (SNY/YES)
- Mets vs. Yankees, July 5th, 4:10 PM (SNY/YES)
- Mets vs. Yankees, July 6th, 1:40 PM (SNY/YES)
