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Subway Series: Top Three underrated moments in Mets vs Yankees rivalry

ByJohn Carroll Jr.|
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: A Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway station stands in Manhattan on June 29, 2017 in New York City. Following a series of breakdowns, delays and political fingerpointing, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for the subway system on Thursday and said he would sign an executive order to accelerate efforts to improve service. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: A Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway station stands in Manhattan on June 29, 2017 in New York City. Following a series of breakdowns, delays and political fingerpointing, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for the subway system on Thursday and said he would sign an executive order to accelerate efforts to improve service. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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26 Oct 2000: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees slides past the tag of catcher Mike Piazza of the New York Mets to score the game winning run in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Yankees won 4-2 and their third consecutive World Series Championship. Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw/ALLSPORT
26 Oct 2000: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees slides past the tag of catcher Mike Piazza of the New York Mets to score the game winning run in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Yankees won 4-2 and their third consecutive World Series Championship. Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw/ALLSPORT

It is that time of the year New York Sports fans it is Subway Series weekend! There are few things better in this city than Mets vs Yankees baseball in the summer.

The Subway Series is always a blast. It means so much to both teams, fans, and the city. It is the perfect mixture of bragging rights, fun, pride, and baseball that feels important.

Although theNew York Metscontinue to be the worst team in baseball over the last two months this is still something for the blue and orange to look forward to.

The “evil empire” in theNew York Yankeescontinue to destroy everything in their path. They are winning games constantly and look well on their way to the pennant.

It has been years since the Mets and Yanks have been this far apart in terms of performance. But, despite all that, it is still going to be a fun series to watch and will feel special regardless.

We all know about the iconic moments this series has had. TheLuis Castillodropped ball.Roger Clemensthrowing the bat atMike Piazza. The 2000 World Series.

These moments are legendary and deserve to be talked about year after year whenever these two teams meet.

However, there are a ton of moments in this matchup that might not get the respect they deserve in terms of reminiscing about the matchup.

So, let me talk about my three favorite moments in the Subway Series that are underrated in terms of remembrance.

Let’s start with number 3!

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