In the second of this three-game set with their crosstown rivals, the Yankees were in a spot they’d find themselves in consistently through 1998: in position to cinch a series. The Yankees had dispatched the Mets with ease the night before, cruising to an 8-4 win in the first-ever game between the two clubs at Shea Stadium.
On this day, the Mets had Jerry Seinfeld throw out the first pitch, with the comedian at the height of his notoriety. Perhaps it’s fitting that a comedy of errors would ensue on the field.
June 27: Yankees 7, Mets 2 (box score)
Record: 55-19, .