Mets' Buck Showalter, Pete Alonso reflect on what may be biggest Subway Series since 2000 Fall Classic

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For over two decades, the New York Mets lived in the shadow of the Yankees - the titles, wins, and history in general are all in favor of the Bronx Bombers. Thursday night was the first time in history where the two teams faced each other while both teams were in sole possession of first place in their respective divisions.

Now, with new ownership willing to spend what has proven to work for the club in Queens, the Subway Series has a whole different meaning, especially in late July. 

It is, perhaps, the biggest Subway Series since the 2000 World Series.

The Mets took the first meeting between the teams on Tuesday, 6-3, and it was a postseason atmosphere at Citi Field - a ballpark that has not seen such a thing in almost six years.

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Pete Alonso, #20 of the New York Mets, reacts after hitting an RBI double during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 26, 2022 in New York Citi Field (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

"It's a privilege to play in this environment," said current Mets, and former Yankees, manager Buck Showalter. 

After history seemed to repeat itself with the Yanks jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, Eduardo Escobar gave the Mets the lead for good with his two-run home run in the first inning, giving the ballpark an insane jolt of energy.

Escobar has played in two postseasons, including the 2017 wild card game in the Bronx, but he understood the effect of this series for his team and its fans. 

"It was honestly like a World Series home run," Escobar said through a translator. "I've never played in an environment like that… Honestly, it felt like a World Series