New York Mets vs. New York Yankees = 07/02 - 07/03

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Tuesday, 2nd July,
7:10 PM EDT
Citi Field




James Paxton, LH (5-3, 4.34, 81 Ks) - New York Yankees


Zack Wheeler, RH (6-5, 4.51, 115 Ks) - New York Mets

YANKEES: Paxton will get another crack at the Mets after he was thumped for six runs and seven hits over 2 2/3 innings in his Subway Series debut on June 11. He has pitched to a 6.08 ERA in six starts since returning from the injured list on May 29.

METS: The Mets will push Wheeler forward in the rotation to face the Yankees on regular rest. He allowed nine runs (five earned) in a loss at Yankee Stadium earlier this season, bloating his career ERA to 10.00 against the Mets’ interborough rivals.

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Wednesday, 3rd July,
7:10 PM EDT
Citi Field




Domingo German, RH (9-2, 3.86, 77 Ks) - New York Yankees


Jason Vargas, LH (3-3, 3.66, 57 Ks) - New York Mets

YANKEES: German will be making his return from the injured list. He had been sidelined with a left hip flexor strain. His last start was June 7 in Cleveland when he allowed four runs in six innings.

METS: Vargas has gone 11 straight outings allowing three or fewer earned runs, posting a 2.55 ERA over that stretch. He held the Yankees to three runs over six innings in their first meeting this year, notching his first win in 11 starts against them.

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