The Old Timers’ Day festivities kick on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, but the Mets released the lineups on Friday night:
Starters for tomorrow’s Old Timers’ Day Game presented by @Citi. 👇 pic.twitter.com/U82AWTgeOS
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 26, 2022
The Amazins will be managed by Willie Randolph and Joe Torre and the Miracles will be managed by Terry Collins and Bobby Valentine.
Here’s the schedule of events:
- 1:30 pm: The credential window and Hodges entrance open.
- 2 pm: Red-Carpet Player Arrival. Fans will be able to watch select Mets Alumni as they walk into Citi Field at the Seaver VIP Entrance (third base side).
- 3 pm – 4 pm: Media access to interview Mets Alumni on the field during BP and warmups.
- 3:30 pm: Gates open for the fans.
- 4:30 pm: Introductions followed by the Old Timers’ Day Game.
- 6:30 pm: Following the game, select Mets Alumni will be available in the Press Conference Room.
- First Pitch prior to Rockies-Mets: Jay Hook, who won the first game in Mets history, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch to Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza.
The Old Timers’ Day game will be streamed on Mets dot com.