Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: The next #7 train to Manhattan will be arriving at Mets-Willets Point in just one minute... unfortunately, we're on the Flushing-bound platform, so the information doesn't do us any good... (IMG_8570)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: in Mets Plaza, nobody seems to be taking an interest in the dog that is decked out in Mets colors (IMG_8573)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: outside the ballpark, Wise was giving away free bags of "Sliders," ball-shaped versions of their Cheez Doodles product - I tried the Bacon Cheddar flavor but couldn't taste any bacon (IMG_8575)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: if you were registered to use the Clear Lane, entry was a breeze - otherwise, you had to wait on a long line (IMG_8576)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: in the rotunda, looking up the stairs that take you to the Field Level (IMG_8577)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: my print-at-home ticket for tonight's game is the focal point in this Artistic photo of the rotunda (IMG_8579)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: tonight's starting pitchers and their statistics, as shown on the right field scoreboard - Tanner Roark for Washington and Steven Matz for New York (IMG_8581a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: tonight's starting lineups as shown on the right field scoreboard - the orange bar on the Mets' lineup scrolls down, highlights each player's name and shows a photo of that player (IMG_8588a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: the flags are at half-staff in honor of Barbara Bush, who passed away last night (IMG_8589a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: hot dogs ($6.50) on the grill - the hot dog boxes are green this year, not yellow like they've been in previous years (IMG_8590)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: a moment of silence in honor of Barbara Bush, who passed away last night (IMG_8592a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: I've got section 538 all to myself tonight (IMG_8593)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: I've got section 538 all to myself tonight (IMG_8596a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: it's 7.10pm - let's play ball! (IMG_8601a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: the first pitch of the game is a 92mph Steven Matz sinker to Trea Turner for ball one (IMG_8602a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Bryce Harper at-bat graphics as shown in the top of the 1st inning (IMG_8603a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Top 1st, 1 out: Ryan Zimmerman approaches the plate after connecting with an 82mph Steven Matz changeup for a 3-run home run, driving in Howie Kendrick from 2B and Bryce Harper from 1B - Washington 3, New York 0 (IMG_8605a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: even though it's the top of the 1st inning, Steven Matz has already thrown 31 pitches so manager Mickey Callaway has Paul Sewald warming up in the bullpen (IMG_8606a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Todd Frazier at-bat graphics as shown in the bottom of the 2nd inning (IMG_8611a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Bottom 2nd, 1 out: Todd Frazier approaches first base, having walked on 7 pitches (IMG_8616a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: the Pat LaFrieda Burger and Fries concession below section 537 is closed (IMG_8620a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Bottom 3rd, 1 out: Washington left-fielder Moises Sierra watches as Michael Conforto grounds out to first baseman Ryan Zimmerman for the second out of the inning (IMG_8621a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Top 4th, 1 out: Moises Sierra connects with a 78mph Steven Matz curveball, grounding out (3B Todd Frazier to 1B Adrian Gonzalez) for the second out of the inning (IMG_8623a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: view from the Shea Bridge, in back of the Citi Pavilion (IMG_8624)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: view from the Shea Bridge, directly behind the bar of the Citi Pavilion (IMG_8625a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: Bottom 4th, 1 out: Todd Frazier approaches first base, having walked on 5 pitches - it's his second walk of the game (IMG_8627a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: view from the top of the aisle between section 101 and the Citi Pavilion, looking straight ahead (IMG_8632)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: view from the top of the aisle between section 101 and the Citi Pavilion, turned to face the infield (IMG_8633)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: the Ford Amazin' Race is just about to begin (IMG_8637a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/18/18: the black car had an early, dominant lead in the Ford Amazin' Race (spoiler: it wouldn't last) (IMG_8638a)
