Written by Mark BaileyThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team that competes in the National League East division of Major League Baseball. The Mets were founded in 1962 and have won two World Series championships, in 1969 and 1986. The Mets also appeared in the 2000 World Series, but lost to the crosstown rival New York Yankees. The Mets also played and lost in the 1973 and 2015 World Series.
1969 World Series vs. Baltimore Orioles
The 1969 World Series was a best-of-seven playoff between the American League champion Baltimore Orioles and the National League champion New York Mets. The Mets, who were considered underdogs going into the series, managed to pull off an amazing upset, winning four games to one. This was the first World Series of MLB’s divisional era, and it was a historic victory for the Mets.
1986 World Series vs. Boston Red Sox
The 1986 World Series was an exciting matchup between two teams with passionate fanbases. The Mets, who were the National League champions, faced off against the Boston Red Sox, who were the American League champions. The series went back and forth, with neither team able to take a clear lead. In the end, the Mets emerged victorious, winning four games to three.
The most memorable game of the series was Game 6, which saw the Mets come back from a two-run deficit in the 10th inning. The Red Sox were just one strike away from winning the game and taking the series, but they failed to capitalize and the Mets came back to win. Despite their victory in Game 7, the Mets’ comeback in Game 6 is still remembered as one of the most exciting moments in World Series history. Baseball fans continue to talk about this series and its thrilling games more than 30 years after it took place.
1973 World Series vs. Oakland Athletics
The 1973 World Series was a battle between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets. The Athletics, who were the defending champions, managed to win the series in seven games. This was the Mets’ second trip to the World Series. They managed to win the NL East division by a narrow margin over the St. Louis Cardinals. They then went on to defeat the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Championship Series.
2000 World Series vs. New York Yankees
The 2000 World Series pitted two New York City baseball teams against each other for the first time in 44 years. The Yankees, who were looking to win their third consecutive championship, squared off against the Mets, who were making their fourth World Series appearance.
In a series that was often referred to as the “Subway Series”, the Yankees easily defeated the Mets, four games to one. The Yankees’ third consecutive championship and 26th overall was a testament to their enduring greatness and a slap in the face to their crosstown rivals.
2015 World Series vs. Kansas City Royals.
The Mets and Royals faced off in the 2015 World Series. The Royals came out on top, winning 4 games to 1. This was the Mets’ 5th appearance in the World Series.
A formidable opponent
Although the New York Mets have not been as successful in the World Series recently, they are still a formidable opponent. The Mets are still one of the most popular teams in baseball.