The New York Mets have announced that their exhibition game on Friday vs Army at Citi Field has been cancelled due to the weather report.
The game was originally scheduled to take place at West Point but was moved to Citi Field after a recent snow storm.
Fans that purchased tickets online at Mets.com or by phone will receive an automatic refund to their credit card. Purchases made at the Citi Field Box Office by cash will be refunded to the ticket holder upon returning the unused ticket in person.
Previous Report – Feb 15
The Mets officially announced via Twitter that they will play the Army baseball team to conclude spring training. They will play at West Point’s Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium on Friday March 31st at 3:00pm.
Original Report – Jan 12
On March 31, the New York Mets will play the Army baseball team at West Point in an exhibition game according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.
Pitchers and catchers for the Mets will report on February 12 and their first Grapefruit League game will be on February 24 against the Boston Red Sox.
The game will come three days before the Mets open the 2017 regular season against the Atlanta Braves on April 3 at Citi Field.
Fun Fact: Army has it’s own Shea Stadium which is used for spring football, lacrosse and track and field.
This match-up is another example of the Mets fostering a good relationship with our nation’s military. During the season, the Mets work in conjunction with the Wounded Warrior Project to honor a veteran at each and every home game.
Also, at some point during each season, the Mets visit Walter Reed Hospital to honor our nation’s injured and ailing veterans. Additionally, active and retired military receive discounts at the Mets team store.
Overall, while many fans gripe about the team and its ownership, this is one area where they get things right, and the Mets should be commended for how it treats our nation’s military and veterans.
