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...