Mets-Yankees couple’s viral banter sums up the 2025 Subway Series [VIDEO]

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May 17, 2025
This couple took in the Mets-Yankees' game, but they are a house divided. The man is clearly a Mets fan and the woman is clearly a Yankee fan. As a result, they were having a lively conversation, as the Yankees were preparing for their win.

Viral Fan Exchange Captures Subway Series Spirit

A hilarious moment from the 2025 Subway Series is going viral after a video captured a couple playfully clashing over their team allegiances in the middle of the Yankees’ 6-2 win over the Mets on May 16, 2025. The clip, which now has over 1.1 million views on X (formerly Twitter), features a Mets fan and his Yankees-loving girlfriend exchanging words in the stands at Yankee Stadium.

The moment perfectly embodies the spirit of the Subway Series—an interleague rivalry where baseball, love, and team pride collide under the bright lights of New York City.

The Viral Clip: “We Have a Better Record”

In the 8th inning with the Yankees leading 6-1, the camera panned to the crowd, capturing the Mets fan with his arms folded and his girlfriend smiling beside him. Based on the lip movements and crowd interpretations, the man appears to say, “We literally have a better record than you guys.”

He wasn’t wrong. Despite the Yankees taking the W that night, the Mets held a stronger overall record: 28-17 compared to the Yankees’ 26-18. The playful moment sparked laughter and empathy online, with many dubbing it the most relatable relationship clip of the season.

What the Internet Had to Say

The post, made at 10:27 PM EDT shortly after the game ended, exploded across timelines.

Fan reactions included:

  • “Gonna be a quiet ride home 😬” — @Cayeman
  • “He’s not getting any tonight 🤣” — @FGM
  • “She’s a keeper. The man is fuming and she’s just teasing him the whole time.” — @UkrainianMetsFan
  • “Bro you have a baddie joking around with you and you wanna pout over THE METS??? She can do better” — @Brandon

The replies revealed the emotional extremes Mets and Yankees fans face when their teams clash—and how those emotions often spill into real-life dynamics.

Subway Series Stakes: More Than Just a Game

The Subway Series is a time-honored rivalry between New York’s two Major League Baseball teams: the National League’s Mets and the American League’s Yankees. It’s not just about stats or standings; it’s about borough pride, family feuds, and bragging rights in the city that never sleeps.

This year’s series is a three-game showdown held at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 17, and 18. Friday’s opener saw the Yankees come out on top 6-2. Despite the loss, the Mets entered the series with the better record, and the tension from that reality was etched into the Mets fan’s body language in the viral clip.

Game Summary: May 16, 2025

  • Final Score: Yankees 6, Mets 2
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium
  • Attendance: 45,211
  • Game Time: 2:58 (started at 7:05 PM EDT)

The Yankees scored four runs in the third inning and added two more in the fourth. The Mets scored one run each in the fourth and ninth innings. Key players included Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger for the Yankees, and Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo for the Mets.

Standings After the Game:

  • Mets: 28-17 (.622, 1st in NL East)
  • Yankees: 26-18 (.591, 1st in AL East)

Despite the Yankees’ win, the Mets fan’s claim in the video holds water: the Mets were leading in the overall standings.

Statistical Breakdown

Here are key metrics from each team as of May 16:

  • Batting Average:
    • Mets: .253 (9th in MLB)
    • Yankees: .258 (4th in MLB)
  • Earned Run Average (ERA):
    • Mets: 2.84 (1st in MLB)
    • Yankees: 3.59 (10th in MLB)

So while the Yankees had the better day on the field, the Mets had the statistical edge—fuel for the fan banter.

Not the First Viral Subway Series Moment

The Subway Series has delivered many meme-worthy moments over the years. Who can forget:

  • The 2022 Citi Field kissing couple captured mid-argument?
  • The 2019 altercation between two pinstripe-clad fans that sparked a thousand retweets?

This latest video joins that lineage, offering a lighthearted look at how New Yorkers rep their teams—even in their relationships.

Broader Implications of the Subway Series

The Subway Series has long been a source of both pride and pain for New Yorkers. Originating from the teams’ respective boroughs—The Bronx for the Yankees and Queens for the Mets—these games highlight the city’s cultural and competitive divides.

But beyond just a sporting event, the Subway Series serves as a reminder of how deeply fandom can run. Whether it’s friends, coworkers, or couples, allegiances can stir emotions that go far beyond the field. In many ways, the couple in the viral video represents every New Yorker who’s ever had to navigate the highs and lows of supporting their team in enemy territory.

As the Mets and Yankees continue their 2025 campaigns, it’s moments like these that remind fans why the Subway Series holds such a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers—and why it continues to be one of the most anticipated matchups in baseball.

This level of emotional investment is part of what makes the Subway Series so captivating. It’s not just a game—it’s a moment that represents civic pride, family traditions, and personal identity. Every pitch, swing, and play is laced with significance, and the fans feel it deeply.

Final Thoughts

The Subway Series never fails to deliver, and sometimes the biggest highlights happen off the field. The viral couple’s moment captures the passion, pride, and pettiness that define New York baseball. It’s a reminder that in NYC, baseball fandom isn’t just a pastime—it’s a lifestyle.

As games two and three unfold, one thing is certain: love might survive the Subway Series, but not without some jabs over ERA and batting averages. And thanks to this viral video, one couple just became the face of every Mets-Yankees relationship in the city.

And who knows—maybe we’ll get another viral couple to add to the lore of Mets-Yankees history. If nothing else, this interaction gave the internet a reason to laugh, debate, and celebrate what makes sports—and New York rivalries—so entertaining.

It also serves as a reminder that behind every jersey is a human connection, one that can make sports more than just competition. For this couple, it’s not just about who wins or loses—it’s about being passionate enough to argue, laugh, and show up for each other even when the scoreboard doesn’t go their way.