The home opener at Citi Field this April evoked the electric atmosphere of last October's playoff games, with a jubilant crowd reminiscent of previous Mets celebrations. Fans like Richard Sullivan expressed their excitement, having attended their first opener after years of loyalty. The event captured the essence of Mets fandom, bringing together the community in a shared love for baseball, reinforcing the hope and anticipation surrounding the season ahead.
"I couldn't sleep for two nights," a retired teacher named Richard Sullivan said, sharing his excitement ahead of the home opener. "I've been a fan since 1967 but I've never been to an opener before."
The first game in April at Citi Field felt and sounded like the five games last October, the crowd boisterous and bawdy, the baseball crisp, the mood ebullient.
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