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7 Most Memorable Yankees-Mets Subway Series Moments

By Matthew Fowler

New York Mets v New York Yankees - Game Two
New York Mets v New York Yankees - Game Two / Mike Stobe/Getty Images

This week's two-game set between the Mets and Yankees has revived the Subway Series once again. In honor of their second meeting at Citi Field -- the home team bested the Bombers thanks to a spirited comeback Tuesday night -- here are the seven most memorable Subway Series moments ever, in no particular order.

7. July 10, 1999: Franco Beats Mo

The Mets won 9-8 after pinch-hitter Matt Franco hit a two-out walk-off single off Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera to snap the Yankees 124 game win streak when leading after eight innings.

6. October 26, 2000: Yankees Win the World Series

The Yankees took care of business in five games in the only Subway Series World Series over the Mets. Shortstop Derek Jeter was named World Series MVP.

5. June 12, 2009: Castillo's Awful Error

It's hard to forget Luis Castillo's incredible howler late in a 2009 Subway Series game that cost the Mets a win. Castillo dropped a casual Alex Rodriguez pop-up, allowing Jeter and Mark Teixeira to score. Somehow, the Mets found a way to lose this one.

4. June 16, 1997: Mlicki's Shutout

The first-ever Subway Series featured a journeyman pitcher in Dave Mlicki for the Mets; suffice to say his team was not favored. All he did was casually toss a complete game shutout in a 6-0 victory over the Yanks.

3. May 19, 2006: Wright Walks Off Rivera

After the Yankees jumped out to a 4-0 start in the first inning, David Wright's top Subway Series moment came with a walk-off double at Shea Stadium to break a 6-6 deadlock. It was the second of three times the Mets ended up walking it off against Rivera.

2. May 21, 2005: Koo's Double and Score

Mets pitcher Dae-Sung Koo rocked a double to right center off Randy Johnson as the broadcaster proclaims this to be "the biggest give-up at-bat." Koo would later score from second off a Jose Reyes sacrifice bunt when Jorge Posada vacated the plate to field the bunt.

1. October 22, 2000: Clemens vs. Piazza

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BBO-WORLD SERIES-METS-YANKS-PIAZZA-CLEMENS / DON EMMERT/Getty Images

The rivalry brewed when Mike Piazza claimed to have lost all respect for Roger Clemens after the Yankees pitcher drilled Piazza in the head during the 2000 regular season. Later, after Piazza's bat split in half and bounced to the mound, Clemens threw the bat at Piazza as he trotted up the baseline in the 2000 World Series.