NEW YORK — A touching ceremony that honored the Mets’ greatest player of all time. A raucous crowd on its feet and applauding during manager and player introductions for a club that revamped its roster, significantly increased its payroll and made itself a true contender. A ferocious starting pitcher stepping on the Diamondbacks’ necks. A powerful Mets lineup refusing to lie down.
One of the most anticipated Mets home openers in franchise history lived up to the hype.
The Mets beat the Diamondbacks, 10-3, on Friday afternoon at CIti Field surrounded by a sellout crowd of 43,820. Fans roared as Francisco Lindor, Robinson Cano, Starling Marte, and Lindor again, belted home run after home run. Despite the onslaught of runs and double-digit hits, it wasn’t enough. Mets fans broke out in chants and cried out for more. The crowd remained on its feet well after the home run parade settled down.
