
“Historic Home Opener: Alonso and Megill Shine as Mets Blank Blue Jays in Thrilling 5-0 Victory!”
By first pitch, 43,645 fans had piled into the stadium, both a sell-out and the 9th largest regular crowd in Citi Field history. With the Mets coming off a surprise NLCS performance and then an off-season that saw them bring Juan Soto crosstown to Queens and also re-sign fan favorite Pete Alonso, there was plenty to be excited about.
That excitement carried out onto the field almost immediately. After starting pitcher Tylor Megill retired the Blue Jays in order in the top of the first inning, Francisco Lindor opened the game for the Mets by lacing a single to left center field. The excitement seemed to get to Lindor too, as he took off for second base, only to be thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. The stadium let out a collective groan. It was the ultimate rollercoaster of emotions that seemed to epitomize the Mets’ 2024 season.
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