After playing in Houston and Miami to start the season, the Mets were finally back in New York for their home opener. They were facing the Blue Jays, who were 5-2 to start the season. Tylor Megill was starting for the Mets and Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays. The Mets were hoping to secure a win in their first game back at Citi Field, and they’d have to get through Vladimir Guerrero, Bo Bichette, and Gausman to do it.
The Blue Jays led off the game against Megill with three of their best hitters, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.