New York Yankees defeat New York Mets 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 15, 2026 · MLB · New York Yankees 5, New York Mets 2
The New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Citi Field. The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The total pushed: 7 runs, exactly the closing total of 7.
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The New York Yankees won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cam Schlittler (New York Yankees): 6.2 innings, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.
- Ben Rice (New York Yankees): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Clay Holmes (New York Mets): 4.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Juan Soto (New York Mets): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Yankees vs. New York Mets?
The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Yankees -1.5.
Did New York Yankees vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 7 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 7.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
New York Yankees and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Yankees 28-17 in the 2026 regular season (14-6 at home, 14-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 43 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 24 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the New York Mets 18-26 in the 2026 regular season (9-13 at home, 9-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 24 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for New York Yankees and New York Mets?
Next for the New York Yankees: at the New York Mets on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the New York Yankees at home on Saturday, May 16, 2026.