Gary Dunaier:
On the way to Citi Field, 09/03/16: a fan walking on Roosevelt Avenue heading to the game shields his eyes from the sun, as seen from a moving Manhattan-bound #7 train (IMG_7884a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: looking north over 126th Street as seen from a moving Manhattan-bound #7 train (IMG_7885a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: all of the ads in the Mets-Willets Point subway station are tennis-themed, catering to fans attending the US Tennis Open at the nearby Arthur Ashe Stadium (IMG_7886)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: in Mets Plaza, entertainers promoting travel and tourism to China (IMG_7889)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: "Welcome To Citi Field" message on a flat-screen TV at the ticket windows (IMG_7890)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: directional signage adjacent to the ticket windows, guiding fans to the ballpark entrances - the Mets-Willets Point subway station is in the distance (IMG_7891)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: inside the Seaver entrance on the third base side (IMG_7892)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: a peek inside the Delta Club as seen from inside the elevator (IMG_7896)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: pre-game message on the ribbon boards and strikeout counter encouraging fans to renew their season tickets for 2017 (IMG_7908a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: as the Mets' starting lineup scrolls on the lower ribbon board, the upper one advertises the September 17 Jacob deGrom Hair Hat giveaway (IMG_7921a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: Mr. Met does not like cigarette smoke (IMG_7930a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: today's starting lineup, as shown on the right field scoreboard (IMG_7932a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: today's starting pitchers and their statistics, as shown on the right field scoreboard - Tanner Roark for Washington and Robert Gsellman for New York (IMG_7937a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: as grounds crew men water the basepaths, another "paints" the Mets logo on the pitchers' mound (IMG_7942)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: as Jose Reyes partakes in pre-game Calisthenics, a fan holds a sign expressing a wish to get a selfie with Curtis Granderson (IMG_7944a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: it's obscene that you're not allowed to bring your own 20-ounce bottle of soda from outside, but you can BUY one inside the ballpark for the exhorbitant price of $5.50 (IMG_7951a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: the Promenade Outfield concourse, looking toward center field (IMG_7952)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: Olympic Gold Medal winner Laurie Hernandez does a somersault as she throws today's ceremonial first pitch (IMG_7953a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: after surprising the fans with a somersault, Olympic Gold Medal winner Laurie Hernandez throws today's ceremonial first pitch (IMG_7954a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: it's 7.10pm - let's play ball! (IMG_7964a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: the very first pitch of the game - Robert Gsellman throws a 95mph fastball to Trea Turner for called strike one (IMG_7965)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: Daniel Murphy at-bat graphics as shown in the top of the 1st inning (IMG_7967a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: Bryce Harper at-bat graphics as shown in the top of the 1st inning (IMG_7970a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: Robert Gsellman has just caught Wilson Ramos' inning-ending pop out, ending the top of the 1st inning with the bases loaded (IMG_7974a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: with none out in the bottom of the 1st, Asdrubal Cabrera grounds into a double play, 2B Daniel Murphy to 3B Anthony Rendon to 1B Ryan Zimmerman - runner Jose Reyes is out at second base (IMG_7978)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: photo op with Mr. and Mrs. Met in the Fan Fest area behind center field (IMG_7982a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: the September 17 Jacob deGrom Hair Hat giveaway is promoted on the Whitestone Expressway marquee (IMG_7987a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: view from the Papa Rosso pizza stand in center field (IMG_7991)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: with two out and Bryce Harper running from 1st, Anthony Rendon connects with a 94mph Robert Gsellman fastball, grounding out (SS Asdrubal Cabrera to 1B James Loney) for the third out of the top of the 3rd inning (IMG_7996a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 09/03/16: with two out in the bottom of the 3rd, Curtis Granderson connects with a 78mph Tanner Roark curveball to RF Bryce Harper for a single, scoring Jose Reyes from 3rd and Asdrubal Cabrera from 2nd (IMG_8009a)
