Gary Dunaier:
On the way to Citi Field, 04/25/16: inside a Flushing-bound #7 train has just pulled into the Times Square station - in about a minute or so there won't be an empty seat in the car (IMG_2666)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: an ad for Mets tickets at the Mets-Willets Point station - unfortunately, it's on the wall of the rarely-used eastbound platform, where it won't do much good (IMG_2668)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: program vendor in the rotunda holds a copy of the Mets Magazine and 2016 Yearbook for all to see (IMG_2669)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Tom Seaver's retired number as seen from in front of the seat directly above it (IMG_2676)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: tonight's starting lineups, as shown on the right field scoreboard (IMG_2678a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: stay alert (IMG_2680a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the materials grounds crew men will use to "paint" the Mets' NY logo on the pitcher's mound is ready for use (IMG_2681a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: 17 days have gone by since the home opener, but the "Opening Week" logo on the field is still faintly visible (IMG_2682)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: as the grounds crew men put the finishing touches on the field, a group gets an on-field photo op, and Mr. Met casts his first ballot in the 2016 All-Star Game voting (bet I know who he voted for!) (IMG_2686a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: new for 2016: coolers of Coca-Cola product in the "moat" - fans sitting in the seats in front of the "moat" can help themselves, without charge (IMG_2694)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the first pitch is about a minute away, and The 7 Line is ready (IMG_2695a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the very first pitch of the game - a 99mph sinker from Noah Syndergaard to Zack Cozart for strike one (IMG_2697)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the ribbon board shows that Noah Syndergaard's first three pitches have all been strikes (IMG_2698a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Michael Conforto graphics shown on the ribbon boards as he comes to bat in the bottom of the 1st (IMG_2699)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Michael Conforto at-bat graphics as shown on the Citi Vision during his at-bat in the bottom of the 1st (IMG_2700a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Bottom 1st, 0 out: Michael Conforto connects with a 90mph Raisel Iglesias sinker for a home run on a fly ball to right center field - Mets 1, Reds 0 (IMG_2701a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Bottom 1st, 0 out: "Home Run" graphics celebrate Michael Conforto's home run off pitcher Raisel Iglesias as Conforto, running the bases, approaches second (IMG_2702a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Bottom 1st, 0 out: as Michael Conforto tags the plate to complete his home run off pitcher Raisel Iglesias, the Citi Vision shows the homer on replay (IMG_2703a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the American flag flies proudly over the Team Store in the Promenade level (IMG_2706)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Top 3rd, two out: Noah Syndergaard pitches a 90mph changeup to Joey Votto for called strike three to end the inning (IMG_2708a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Bottom 5th, 0 out: Michael Conforto connects with a 79mph Raisel Iglesias slider for a ground-rule double on a fly ball to left field (IMG_2721)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Neil Walker has already hit a 2-run home run, but Mr. Met wants more as he rallies the crowd during Walker's at-bat in the bottom of the 5th (IMG_2726a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the car race at the top of the 6th inning (IMG_2728a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the car race passes in front of The 7 Line (IMG_2730a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Top 6th, 1 out: as Eugenio Surarez successfully steals 2nd base, Noah Syndergaard throws a 91mph slider to Joey Votto who will swing at it for strike three (IMG_2734)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: the spartan WOR radio booth is now decorated with a large photo of the original Mets broadcasters (Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner) (IMG_2736a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Noah Syndergaard at-bat graphics as shown on the Citi Vision during his at-bat in the bottom of the 6th (IMG_2744)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: Bottom 6th, 1 out: Noah Syndergaard connects with a 95mph JC Ramirez fastball for a sacrifice bunt (1B Joey Votto to 2B Ivan De Jesus), advancing runner Travis d'Arnaud to 2nd base (IMG_2745)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: as the game goes into the top of the 7th inning, a grounds crew man brings in a fresh clean base which will be used to replace the dirty 3rd base that was used in the 4th, 5th and 6th innings (IMG_2747a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/25/16: a grounds crew man has just removed the dirty 3rd base that was used in the 4th, 5th and 7th innings - a fresh clean base that will serve as its replacement sits to the left (IMG_2748a)
