Tag: Home Opener

OTD 2009: Citi Field’s First Regular Season Game

The official grand opening for the Mets’ newest home featured several dignitaries: the commissioner, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, as well as ceremonial first pitch participants Mike Piazza and Tom Seaver. Jody Gerut was not a scheduled member of the festivities. The San Diego Padres center fielder led off an otherwise celebratory evening with a home run. Much like the entire 2009...

Tylor Megill Leads Mets to 9-3 Victory Over Marlins in Home Opener

What a day it was at Citi Field as the New York Mets returned home for the first time in 2023. They marked the occasion with a 9-3 win to reach .500 on the season. Friday started a three-game series between the Mets and the Miami Marlins. Right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera took the mound for the visiting Marlins for his second start of the season; and it was right-handed pitcher Tylor Megill...

Morning Briefing: Mets Play At Citi Field Today!

  Good morning, Mets fans! The day has finally come. The Mets play a baseball game at Citi Field today! After an initial postponement, the Mets’ home opener will commence at 1:10 p.m. Tylor Megill will be on the hill for the Amazins, while Edward Cabrera will be going for Miami. The Mets and Marlins are both 3-4 on the year, having already faced one another in the season-opening...

Morning Briefing: Bob Murphy To Be Honored At Home Opener

Good morning, Mets fans! After a postponement for the initial Thursday game, the Mets will open their home season at Citi Field on Friday, April 7, at 1:10 p.m. One of the more notable things that will happen on that day is that the team will honor longtime broadcaster Bob Murphy by placing a memorial up on the left field façade along with the rest of the retired numbers and honored names. In...

Mets Postpone Home Opener to Friday

  Mets’ fans who were looking forward to returning to Citi Field will have to wait another day. The Mets announced on Wednesday that Thursday’s home opener against the Marlins would be delayed until Friday at 1:10 p.m. due to forecasted rain. The Mets originally had an off day planned for Friday, so the team will not have to play a double-header. The team stated that fans who...

Morning Briefing: Mets Face Marlins in Home Opener

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets outhit the Phillies, but David Peterson gave up six runs and the offense left a slew of runners on base, which was the difference as the Amazins’ lost the rubber game in Philadelphia. Now, the Mets head back to Queens for their season opener against the Miami Marlins this afternoon. Taijuan Walker will make his Mets debut as he looks to get...

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