Carlos Mendoza Leading Mets to Victory in Subway Series

The 2024 Subway Series featured the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium . Both teams had different trajectories leading up to this phase of the series . The Mets were on an impressive winning streak , while the Yankees were struggling to maintain their early success.

The Mets had been performing well , with a record of 14 - 9 leading up to the game , while the Yankees had a record of 8 - 14 . The momentum was clearly in favor of the Mets , who had won the previous two games against the Yankees . This phase of the series was crucial for both teams as they aimed to secure a victory.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Mets first - year manager Carlos Mendoza had a long - standing relationship . Mendoza had previously served as Boone 's bench coach for four seasons before joining the Mets . Boone commended Mendoza for his leadership and management of the Mets team , acknowledging his contributions to their success.

However , Mendoza faced challenges leading up to the game , with pitcher Christian Scott being placed on the injured list due to a UCL sprain . The extent of Scott 's injury was uncertain , adding pressure to the Mets ' starting rotation . Despite this setback , the return of pitcher Kodai Senga from a shoulder injury provided some relief for the team.

Mendoza 's experience with handling adversity and in - season issues during his time with the Yankees proved valuable in managing the Mets . He attributed his ability to navigate challenges to the lessons learned from his time with the Yankees . Mendoza credited the players and coaching staff for their resilience and dedication in overcoming obstacles throughout the season.

Boone praised Mendoza for his baseball acumen and character , expressing confidence in his long - term success with the Mets . Mendoza 's first visit to Yankee Stadium as part of the visiting team was a unique experience for him . Despite the challenges and pressures of leading the Mets , Mendoza remained focused on supporting his players and coaching staff to achieve success.