In a way, you almost have to feel sorry for the New York Mets. After losing the World Series to the Kansas City Royals in such an unexpected fashion, they had to open the 2016 season in Kauffman Stadium. There, not only do they have to see the team that ended their championship aspirations in Game Five, but they have to see that banner get raised and be there for the ring ceremony.
Fortunately, it is just one night that the Mets would have to endure reliving their defeat, right? Wrong. Because ESPN Sunday Night Baseball is broadcasting Opening Night, the Royals have decided to split up the championship festivities.