The most anticipated series in baseball is here as the Yankees and Mets meet in the Subway Series at Citi Field this Fourth of July weekend.

With 13 pitchers on the injured list, the Mets gave 28-year-old right-hander Justin Hagenman his first major league start. Jasson Domínguez went deep leading off, ending a 32-game homerless streak, and Aaron Judge followed with his 32nd home run. Hagenman retired his next nine batters.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will look to end their five-game road skid in a matchup with the New York Mets. New York has a 32-13 record at home and a 51-38 record overall. The Mets have a 24-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

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SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor locked in his picks, predictions, props, and best bets for the New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Subway Series game on the Fourth of July

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness, one day after his start in Toronto was cut short following three innings

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.