Mets' Trick Play Angers Yankees in '97 Subway Series Throwback

The 1997 Subway Series: When a Balk Tied the Game and Angered the Yankees New York, NY – May 16, 2025 – A recent video by New York Post Sports has resurfaced a memorable moment from the 1997 Subway Series. The video highlights a controversial play where Mets player Steve Bieser used a distraction tactic to force a balk from Yankees pitcher David Cone. This led to a run that tied the game, although the Yankees ultimately won. The video includes archival footage showing Bieser's actions and the ensuing reactions from the Yankees players and coaching staff. The commentary suggests a contrast between the Mets' playful strategy and the Yankees' more traditional approach to the game. "It was not something that was kind of done then. It was like the gentlemen's game," one commentator states in the video, highlighting the Yankees' perceived affront. The video concludes by showing the Yankees' anger in the clubhouse after the game, emphasizing the unexpected and controversial nature of Bieser's tactic. The event serves as a reminder of the intense rivalry between the two teams and the sometimes unconventional strategies employed to gain an edge.