The 2000 World Series had gotten off to a roaring start, with the Bombers taking each of the first two games by a margin of one run. Game 3 was not as much of a fun for those in pinstripes, as they dropped another close ballgame, to make this series a lot more interesting. 25 years ago today, the Yankees and Mets played in an all important Game 4, which decided whether this series was tied up, or of the Yankees could take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

It was an “all hands on deck” affair, but thanks to some early scoring, the Yankees would claim yet another nailbiter of a game, and head into Game 5 with a chance complete the three-peat.

October 25: Yankees 3, Mets 2 (box score)

Record: Yankees lead World Series 3-1 (97-77 overall)

Speaking of early scoring, it does not get any earlier

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