Mets even Subway Series as ex-Yankee steals the spotlight against former team in win

Luke Weaver was a pleasant dream for his latest team and a nightmare for his old one Saturday night.

Carson Benge’sOne run already across with nobody out, Weaver entered with the bases loaded and produced his signature moment to date in a Mets uniform.

Brett Baty reacts after hitting an RBI double during the Mets’ 6-3 win over the Yankees on May 16, 2026 at Citi Field. Jason Szenes for the NY PostJason Szenes for the NY Post The right-hander struck out Amed Rosario and then Trent Grisham before getting Anthony Volpe to hit a ground ball that became the final out, averting crisis. Carlos Rodón reacts during the Yankees’ May 16 loss to the Mets.

Weaver, who signed a two-year contract worth $22 million with the Mets last offseason after the Yankees showed only mild interest in retaining him, wasn’t finished after saving the Mets in the seventh. He returned for the eighth and pitched a scoreless inning, highlighted by his sprint to cover first base that completed a 3-6-1 double play on Ben Rice’s grounder.

Brett Baty reacts after hitting an RBI double during the Mets' 6-3 win over the Yankees on May 16, 2026 at Citi Field. Jason Szenes for the NY PostJason Szenes for the NY Post

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