NY Mets vs Yankees live updates, score and analysis of today's game

NY Mets vs Yankees live updates, score and analysis of today's game

NEW YORK — Carlos Mendoza is expecting a playoff atmosphere when the Mets and Yankees square off for the first time in the 2026 season on Friday night.

"It's electric. It's loud. You got two fan bases going at it," Mendoza said. "Every pitch is going to be loud. One fan base is going to celebrate one pitch, a hit, a play, the other one isn't going to be so happy. It's that back and forth. A lot of good players out on the field, and it's always fun."

As the Mets gear up to face the Yankees at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field, they enter playing some of their best baseball of the season.

The Mets are coming off their first three-game sweep of 2026 against the Tigers and have turned a corner in May where they are 8-4 and have taken three of their first four series in the month.

A series win over the Yankees could lay further credence to the Mets' momentum.

The first task will be a tall one as the Mets take on Yankees' superb rookie Cam Schlitter, who enters at 5-1 and an American League-best 1.35 ERA in nine starts. On the other side, it figures to be an emotional start for Clay Holmes, who is taking the mound against his former team for the first time since he signed with the Mets two seasons ago.

Holmes is off to his own hot start, holding a 4-3 record with a 1.86 ERA through eight starts.

Check back for updates as the Mets and Yankees open their three-game Subway Series on Friday night:

What time is NY Mets vs Yankees game today?

Time: 7:10 p.m.

How to watch NY Mets vs Yankees game today

Streaming: Apple TV

NY Mets, Yankees starting pitchers today

Mets: Clay Holmes (4-3, 1.86)

Yankees: (5-1, 1.35)