The @Mets - @Yankees rivalry getting hotter 3 Subway Series games from July 4-6 averaged 356,000 viewers on @SNYtv, +70% over what YES Network drew for series SNY was 154% better among adults 25-54, and 166% better among adults 18-34 Also best July 4 game ever on @MLBNetwork pic.twitter.com/g4ptUzOeT4

The New York Mets fell just short of the World Series last season and could be aggressive at the trade deadline this year to ensure it does not happen again.

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run, left fielder Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the New York Yankees stopped a six-game losing streak by beating the Mets 6-4 Sunday to avoid a weekend Subway Series sweep.

The New York Yankees released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.

Outfielder Brandon Nimmo's next game will be his 1,000th contest in a Mets uniform, becoming just the 11th player in franchise history for the Amazin's to accomplish such a feat.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will look to end their five-game road skid in a matchup with the New York Mets. New York has a 32-13 record at home and a 51-38 record overall. The Mets have a 24-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.