The first Subway series of 2005 is underway. The Yankees took the first of three at Shea Stadium 5-2 tonight against the Mets in what was a sloppy game for both teams. Kevin Brown struggled, but he managed to give up only one run in 5 innings. The Yankees went ahead 2-1 after Kaz Matsui booted a grounder hit by Robinson Cano with the bases loaded, and the next batter, Ruben Sierra reached base on an error by Doug Mientkiewicz to make it 3-1. The Yankees had some mishaps as well. Jeter made two errors in the 4th inning, Tony Womack let a catchable ball drop in front of him and the Yankees also left 12 runners on base. However, the Yankees' mistakes did not cost them this time as they were able to grab the 5-2 victory.

The Yankees and Mets now have identical records at 22-20. The Yankees have now won 11 of their last 12 games. They will send Randy Johnson to the mound tomorrow afternoon to face Kris Benson.