New York Mets defeat New York Yankees 7-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · New York Yankees 6, New York Mets 7
The New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 7-6 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Citi Field. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 13 runs combined.
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Elmer Rodriguez (New York Yankees): 4.1 innings, 1 earned run, 1 strikeout.
- Anthony Volpe (New York Yankees): 2-for-3, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Freddy Peralta (New York Mets): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Tyrone Taylor (New York Mets): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Yankees vs. New York Mets?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
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 game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
New York Yankees and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Yankees 28-19 in the 2026 regular season (14-6 at home, 14-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 24 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the New York Yankees.
This result left the New York Mets 20-26 in the 2026 regular season (11-13 at home, 9-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 24 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the New York Mets.
What's next for New York Yankees and New York Mets?
Next for the New York Yankees: the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: at the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 18, 2026.