Sunday, 18th September 2022, was the perfect day for a sports lover from New York. Particularly for those that follow MLB and NFL. Even for those that support either of the four teams from New York across the two sports. It was a rare, jubilant day after more than a decade in New York.
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The last time such a special feat took place in New York was back on 27th Sep 2009. It took 13 years since then to accomplish the miraculous feat. Though it all happened by a decree of fate.
The ongoing MLB season progressed more than halfway through. The regular season will soon be a wrap-up. Top teams from both leagues are qualifying one by one and registering for playoff spots. Whereas the NFL season is only gathering pace.?
A New York victory across MLB and NFL?
Usually, it’s big news in the MLB and NFL scene of New York when their local teams clash. But all four New York teams made big news without facing each other. The New York Yankees and the New York Mets of MLB, the New York Jets, and the New York Giants of the NFL were all victorious.
The Yankees won, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers by a 12-8 margin. While the Mets won, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates by a 7-3 margin. The Jets won a thriller defeating the Cleveland Browns by a 31-30 margin. Whereas the Giants hold on to defeat the Carolina Panthers by a 19-16 margin. So, the New York fans celebrated the miraculous sporting day on social media, though mixed reactions flowed in.
?Jomboy Media? shared the post on Twitter stating, “Good day to be a New York sports fan.”?
Good day to be a New York sports fan pic.twitter.com/SjzvJBGyue
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 18, 2022
A fan replied,?“NY fans are too aggressive to like all four teams unfortunately.”?
NY fans are too aggressive to like all four teams unfortunately
— Benji Aflalo (@benjiaflalo) September 18, 2022
A few more reactions:?
look at us @TalkinYanks @TalkinGiants
— Shea Station (@shea_station) September 18, 2022
The best time to be a NY sports fan is the window between basketball season and football season
— Luke Bednarek (@luke_bednarek) September 19, 2022
wow and 2 of these teams are actually pretty good too
— tgr (@sports_tgr) September 18, 2022
A fan who came up with the original post:?
Bob had it first pic.twitter.com/y0hHxg6kXe
— hbf 🇲🇽 (@HonestBravesFan) September 18, 2022
Opinions may remain divided, but that can’t snatch the magnificence out of the historical record.?
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Therefore, four rival New York teams from two different respective sports united uniquely.?
The MLB situation at the moment?
The Yankees and Mets are now dominant in their respective league zonal rankings. They are best placed to enter the playoffs. Going by form, they might as well face off in the World Series. The dream end to the series will be a Subway Series in the final championship.
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