New York Mets @ New York Yankees - May 18, 2025

As a die-hard fan of the New York Mets, I can hardly contain my excitement for this Sunday showdown at Yankee Stadium. It’s the ultimate clash in the Big Apple as our boys in blue and orange go head-to-head with those pinstriped rivals. The atmosphere is going to be electric, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but glued to my TV decked out in my lucky jersey!

On the mound for us will be David Peterson, who has shown some promise this season with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.9. He’s not just throwing strikes; he’s making hitters work hard for every base they get. His strikeout rate is impressive too – nearly nine per game! That being said, he’ll have his hands full facing off against Max Fried from the Yankees, who comes in with an unblemished 6-0 record and a snazzy ERA of 3.8. Not to mention, he’s been racking up those strikeouts like nobody’s business.

The odds have opened favorably for the Yankees at -154 on the moneyline, but let me tell you something – this isn’t just another game; it’s a battle for bragging rights! We’re coming off a victory against them last time out – remember that thrilling 3-2 win? That was beautiful baseball! The Mets managed to shut down their offense when it counted most.

Sure, we might not score as many runs per game as they do (4.7 versus their hefty average of about 5.8), but what matters is that we find ways to win games tight and competitive games like these are right up our alley! Our pitching staff has kept opponents from racking up points lately—four out of our last five games have gone UNDER on totals betting. But don’t sleep on our bats; they’ve got potential to come alive.

Looking ahead to this matchup, I think we’ll see both pitchers delivering strong performances initially, but sooner or later, the Metropolitans will find their groove at the plate while putting pressure on Fried through timely hitting and aggressive base running.

I predict that our beloved Mets will snatch victory away from Yankee fans today with a final score that may just tick above that total set at nine runs—a true display of New York City baseball drama! With the way we’ve been playing lately (4-2 in our last six), it feels like fate is on our side today.

So here’s hoping all you fellow fans show up loud and proud! Let’s cheer on our Mets as they remind everyone why we bleed blue and orange—not just for ourselves but also because nothing beats seeing those Yankee fans sulking back home after another loss to us! Go Mets!