In a MUCH needed win, the Mets took game one from the Yankees today at Yankee Stadium with a final score of 7-4. Johan Santana takes his 4th straight win, going into the 8th inning, giving up four runs, three of which were home runs, and striking out five. Andy Pettitte will take the loss, going six innings through which he gave up 3 runs and struck out seven.

The Yankees took an early 2-0 lead off a two-run homer in the bottom of the first by Derek Jeter. The score remained at 2-0 until the top of the 4th when Pettitte gave the Mets their chance to rally. The Mets took the advantage by scoring three runs to take the lead. The Mets regained that lead, and even added to it with the help of Reyes and Wright who hit a solo home run, and a two-run homer, respectively.

Once again, Ryan Church was on fire in all aspects today, as was Brian Schneider, who made an incredible out at the plate, covering home as Johnny Damon tried to score. The throw came from the golden arm of Church, hitting the cut off man perfectly.

Closing it out, Billy Wagner pulled out his first 4 out save of the year. This was his first attempt at a 4 out save since his disastrous 8th inning appearance last august against Philly.

The Mets needed this win. It couldn’t care less who they were playing, they needed this game. Tomorrow is going to be a rough match-up (Perez vs Wang), and they needed to know that when Santana come up, he will stop the streaks. Today seemed to be a morale booster for the players and fans alike. I will admit, it was extra sweet to win it against the Yankees, and to win it because we really tried.

Also, there still has not been a make-up date announced for yesterdays rain out. It is believed the Mets and Yankees will play a two stadium double header when the Yanks come out to Shea in June.