One obstacle stands in the way of Mets and Yankees’ pursuit of crown that eluded Knicks

OK, the Knicks have finished another season without a trophy, meaning that outside of the Liberty’s WNBA championship last year — or, if you’re feeling generous, NYCFC’s MLS Cup title in 2021 — New York hasn’t seen a professional sports championship since the Giants beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 46 in 2012.

Next on the clock are the Mets and Yankees, who both entered June atop their respective divisions — with the Mets up on the Phillies by a game in the NL East — and coming off encouraging playoff runs a year ago.

For those fans who have been too preoccupied with the Knicks to keep much of an eye on baseball, not much has changed when it comes to the top challenge for both local teams to win the World Series: The Dodgers.

The Yankees finished up their series at Dodgers Stadium Sunday night with a 7-3 win. That came after two humbling defeats.