The 2026 Subway Series between the New York Mets and New York Yankees opened with a three-game series at Citi Field in Queens this past weekend [1, 2]. The Mets secured victories in the first two contests, both featuring key moments in late innings.

On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Yankees 6-3 despite an error by Mets right fielder Carson Benge. Benge offset his mistake by going 3-for-4, including a double and scoring two runs, contributing significantly to the win [3]. Mets third baseman Mark Vientos also played a crucial role in the offense [3]. Mets broadcaster Brooks Raley said of Benge’s performance, "That’s what great players do. Clutch stuff in a big spot... He’s got a lot of poise and control and swag, I would say. So yeah, he was ready for that moment" [3].

Sunday’s game extended into extra innings. The Mets scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th after Yankees infielders Anthony Volpe and Max Schuemann collided while attempting to field a ball hit by rookie Carson Benge. The miscue allowed Mets second baseman Marcus Semien to score the decisive run for a 7-6 win [4]. Following the play, Benge remarked, "Once it went over the pitcher's head I kind of knew" [4].

The Yankees had arrived at the series with a strong 27-17 record but had recently lost six of eight games, falling to second place in the AL East behind the Tampa Bay Rays [1]. The Mets struggled with an 18-25 record entering the series and improved to 19-26 after Saturday’s victory [1, 3]. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised his team’s ability to bounce back, saying, "We get down. We get punched in the face. We get back up. Today was a perfect example when, like I said, we didn’t play our best game and we still are able to shake hands at the end" [4].

The Yankees’ bullpen faltered in the 10th inning Sunday, as reliever David Bednar blew the save, raising his earned run average to 4.95. Bednar called the outing "unacceptable, especially in that spot. It’s just very frustrating" [4].

Injuries have affected both teams this season with Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez sidelined for up to eight weeks and shortstop Francisco Lindor out for the foreseeable future. Juan Soto recently returned from an ankle injury [2].

The Subway Series will resume with three games in the Bronx in September [1, 2]. The Mets look to extend their early success when play shifts to Yankee Stadium later this year.