New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza (R) is congratulated by Jay Payton after Piazza hit his second home run of the game in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves, 09 April, 2001 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, NY. Piazza had two home runs and five RBI's as the Mets beat the braves 9-3 in their home opener. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo by MATT CAMPBELL / AFP) (Photo by MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)