New York Mets vs New York Yankees Prediction: Yankees to stun Mets on the road

Spring training brings the Subway Series to life as the New York Mets go head-to-head with the New York Yankees.

The New York Mets kicked off the spring impressively with a 4-1 record, but they have faced setbacks in the last four games. Notably, three of those losses occurred on the road, with the defeat against the Houston Astros in Port Saint Lucie being the exception. Trayce Thompson, a recent addition to the New York Mets and a reliable outfielder across all three positions for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has made a strong start with four hits in eight at-bats, including two home runs. The standout player in the team is undeniably Pete Alonso, who hit 46 home runs last year, marking his third season with 40 or more home runs in the first five years of his career.

The New York Yankees have faced challenges in securing a significant number of hits this season, but they've compensated by hitting numerous home runs. Despite losses to the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend, the Yankees struggled to score runs. While they started spring training strong with an abundance of runs, their offensive output has diminished in recent games. DJ LeMahieu has encountered difficulties, managing only one hit in nine at-bats. Although he has faced challenges in the past couple of seasons, the acquisition of Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres has proven to be a brilliant move. In the early stages, Soto has demonstrated impressive performance with six hits in nine at-bats, including three home runs, making him the team leader. As the regular season approaches, the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium seems tailor-made for Soto's skills.

Both teams have experienced some losses leading up to these games, but the primary focus is on experimenting with different lineups to determine what works for the regular season. If the New York Yankees can maintain good health, they boast one of the most formidable batting lineups in the league. While Tylor Megill of the New York Mets has shown promise, his start is anticipated to be brief. Consequently, despite being considered the underdogs in this matchup, the New York Yankees are predicted to emerge victorious.