The Subway Series was once again living up to its hype, as the Yankees captain, Aaron Judge , told about the Mets after Sunday’s finale that “one of the toughest teams” the Yankees saw all year. New York Yankees and New York Mets fought through a tightly battled six-game set that ended in a split of 3-3 on the season. His comments also demonstrate the growing respect between the crosstown rivals following an electric back-and-forth showdown.
Aaron Judge shares strong words about Mets after Subway Series battleCompleting a four-game sweep of the Mets with an 8–2 win at Yankee Stadium Sunday, Aaron Judge spoke frankly about the team’s performance in the season series all year. Aaron Judge said, “They’ve got a strong squad over there. Good pitching, timely hitting, and they fight until the last out. One of the toughest teams we’ve played.”
It came on the heels of the Mets winning two of three at Citi Field earlier this season and nearly stealing that weekend set in the Bronx, too.
Aaron Judge’s praise even extended beyond the roster. He also praised Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for keeping the team steady and using his head. The teams split the series, but both played postseason-quality baseball, and Judge reiterated how seriously the Yankees treated this year’s rivalry. His comments only up the ante for a potential playoff rematch with both teams in contention well into October.
Yankees star Aaron Judge shares a moment with Juan Soto Aside from the intense competition, the Subway Series also provided humanity, highlighted by Aaron Judge approaching his former teammate, current Mets star Juan Soto. The two hugged and talked before Sunday’s game. Aaron Judge revealed his message that “I just told him, you’re one of the best in the game. Keep playing your way.”