The New York Yankees are heading to the World Series, but across town, Mets fans are grappling with the end of their own postseason run.
The Mets’ rollercoaster season came to a halt Sunday night, as they fell 10-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. The loss dashed hopes for a long-anticipated Subway Series against the Yankees, who clinched their spot in the World Series just one day prior.
Mets fans, heartbroken yet resigned to the outcome, took to social media platform X.com to express their frustration and, for many, to make one thing clear—they won’t be rooting for the Yankees in the Fall Classic.
“Most Mets fans I know hate the Yankees, including my dad and my son. said Mark C. Healey, a journalist from from New York.
Yankees and the East-Coast factor
As the Yankees prepare for another World Series run, Mets fans gathered at Citi Field for a Game 6 watch party, hoping for a Game 7 that would keep their postseason dreams alive. However, the mood soured quickly as the Dodgers, led by superstar Shohei Ohtani, dominated the game, leaving the Mets without a chance to push the series further.
The disappointing result has many fans now turning their attention to the World Series—not with excitement for the Yankees, but with a determination to root against them.
But beyond that, it reignited the classic East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry—a tension every American knows well. What once took center stage in the 90s hip-hop scene is now playing out in sports, with the Dodgers and Yankees squaring off in the World Series. And as Mets fans watch this battle unfold, they’re left wondering which side to support in this coast-to-coast showdown.
On X.com, sentiments against the Yankees echoed loudly. “I’m a Mets fan who hates the Yankees (although I respect their history), but I’m rooting for the Yankees cause I hate the Dodgers,” shared one user, reflecting the conflicting emotions of the Mets faithful.
Yankees or Dodgers?
Despite their up-and-down regular season, the Mets found their groove just in time for the playoffs, giving fans hope that they could achieve something special. But as their season came to a close, fans couldn’t help but reflect on another missed opportunity, especially with the Yankees continuing their quest for yet another championship.
“We had everything—talent, good management, the pieces were there. But we just couldn’t bring it home,” said Franky Bwire, 33, from Sunnyside to NY POST. “It hurts because we got so close, and now we have to watch the Yankees play in the World Series.”
While some Mets fans remain proud of the team’s unexpected playoff run, others are already looking ahead to next year, hoping for redemption. Yet, as the World Series approaches, one thing remains certain: Mets fans, still nursing their postseason wounds, will be cheering for anyone but the Yankees.
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