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The Mets won their 2o22 home opener Friday 10-3 over the Arizona Diamondbacks in what was an amazing day for the Mets. The Tom Seaver statue was unveiled before the game, and it was Jackie Robinson Day. These two amazing events led to a spectacular day at Citi Field.
Francisco Lindor slugged two home runs and drove in three, and Starling Marte clubbed his first home run as a Met which was good for three RBI’s of his own in the box score. The Mets also got 10 hits and walked four times in their victory.
Pitching was also impressive, as Chris Bassitt tossed six innings allowing one run on two hits, while striking out six Dbacks. Chasen Shreve struck out the side in his inning of work, and Drew Smith also tossed a scoreless inning. Sean Reid-Foley closed down the game, but allowed two runs in the ninth.
On Saturday, The Mets will take on the Dbacks for game two of the three-game series at 1:10 PM EST. Zac Gallen will make his first start of the year for the Diamondbacks, as Carlos Carrasco gets the ball for the Mets.
Liz Evangelou wrote more on the victory over the Diamondbacks.
Latest Mets News
Tim Healey of Newsday reported that Jacob deGrom is scheduled for a follow-up MRI on April 25.
Healey also reported that Taijuan Walker had a catch for the second straight day, and intends to make a rehab start next week before returning to the rotation.
Newsday told the story of William Behrends, who sculpted the Tom Seaver statue.
New York Post Sports wrote that Pete Alonso may be the Mets’ best chance to break the team’s MVP drought.
Anthony DiComo of MLB reported that David Peterson will start for the Mets on Sunday in Taijuan Walker’s spot.
NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban wrote on how the Mets honored two fallen heroes in a ceremony.
Anthony DiComo of MLB also wrote that Pete Alonso has the fourth most RBI through the first eight games of a season, with 12.
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Pablo Torre of ESPN posted a new ESPNDaily podcast that explored what happened to the love between baseball and Black America since Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.
Shakeia Taylor of Baseball Prospectus wrote on Jackie Robinson Day, and how it could be changed going forward to remember the icon even further.
Vin Scully spoke on what Jackie faced in the majors, his teammates’ support, and the tradition of commemorating Jackie Robinson Day.
Corey Brock of The Athletic wrote on how the Mariners acquired Matt Brash for virtually nothing in a trade.
Alex Speier of the Boston Globe posted a video of Chris Sale throwing at Fenway Park. He is currently rehabbing a rib stress fracture.
Joe Madden became the first manager since 1881 to issue a bases-loaded intentional walk while trailing in a game.
L.A. Times Sports reported that Trevor Bauer may fight the administrative leave and return to Dodger Stadium on Sunday.
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Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha were placed on the Covid-IL, but were both deemed asymptomatic.
Christian De Block wrote a series preview as the Mets take on the Diamondbacks.
Sam Klein provided an update on how Mets minor leaguer’s are doing at this point in the season.
On This Date in Mets History
1964: Shea Stadium is christened by its namesake Bill Shea, as he used bottles containing water from the Gowanus Canal and one from the Harlem River.
Let’s go Mets!
