The Subway Series is back, and the stakes are higher than ever as the New York Mets host the New York Yankees for a three-game weekend showdown starting Friday night. It's a clash of boroughs, egos, and two teams heading in very different directions.

The Yankees, who stormed out of the gate with a blistering 15-2 run, have hit a speed bump, dropping six of their last eight games. After tough series losses to the Orioles and Brewers, the Bronx Bombers are looking to right the ship. Meanwhile, the Mets have shaken off a brutal 12-game losing streak from April and are surging. Winners of three of their last four series—including a sweep of the Tigers this week—the Amazins' are playing with renewed confidence.

Friday's opener promises a pitcher's duel for the ages. The Mets will hand the ball to Clay Holmes, who has been nearly untouchable with a 1.86 ERA and hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his first eight starts. On the other side, the Yankees counter with Cam Schlittler, whose 1.35 ERA is second only to Shohei Ohtani. Schlittler has held opponents scoreless in six of his nine starts—a stat that should make any hitter think twice.

So, who takes the first step toward bragging rights? Here's everything you need to know to catch the action.

How to Watch Mets vs. Yankees
This game won't be on traditional TV. Instead, it's streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of the "Friday Night Baseball" package. New subscribers can get a free week, and after that, it's just $12.99 per month. The Apple TV app is available on smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.

When and Where
First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET at Citi Field in Queens. With two of MLB's best arms on the mound, this is a must-watch for any baseball fan—and a perfect excuse to gear up in your favorite team's colors.