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| Yoenis Cespedes | Credit: NEWSDAY / Thomas A. Ferrara |
It was the first win for new manager Mickey Callaway, who replaces Terry Collins at the helm.
"Obviously, you want to get all the first out of the way. We did all of that today," he said to reporters after the game. He is the first Mets manager to win in his debut in 26 years, when Jeff Torborg won in his debut against the Cardinals in 1992.
Noah Syndergaard went 6 innings, striking out 10 and issuing no walks, allowing 4 earned runs for the win. Warned prior to the game that Syndergaard would be limited to no more than 100 pitches, he hurled 85 pitches, 59 of which were in the strike zone. He allowed two home runs, including a 2 run shot by Yadier Molina in the second inning that was north of the strike zone.
Offensively, Callaway's decisions paid dividends, having Syndergaard bat 8th and Cespedes bat 2nd in the lineup. It resulted in Cespedes batting 3 runs for the Mets, and Amed Rosario, who batted behind Syndergaard on the lineup in 9th, drove in two runs.
The win continues the Mets dominance on Opening Day. Since the start of the franchise in 1962, the Mets are 37-20 on Opening Day, the best win percentage in the majors.
While the Mets win brought joy to Flushing, it was a day of mixed emotions. The grey, overcast and cool temperatures only echoed the feeling with the news of the passing of legend Rusty Staub at the age of 73.
The Mets paid tribute to Staub during pre-game ceremonies.
NEXT UP: After the Mets normally scheduled day off in case of an opening day rain-out, they will return to the field on Saturday as Jacob deGrom gets his 2018 season started against the St. Louis Cardinals. Michael Wacha will go on the mound for the Cardinals. First Pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 1:10pm on Saturday.
Pregame coverage will begin on FOX Sports Radio 97.9FM & AM1230 at 12:30pm.
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