Sal Licata welcomes Newsday's Dave Lennon live from Citi Field to dissect the highly anticipated Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees. With both New York teams facing different challenges—the Mets battling pitching woes and the Yankees reeling after a tough road trip—Lennon emphasizes that this series is less about city supremacy and more about "survival" for both clubs. They dive into the struggles of each team, from the Mets' bare pitching cupboard to the Yankees' bullpen meltdowns and offensive inconsistencies, highlighting the critical need for both sides to find their footing in this pivotal holiday weekend showdown.