The reigning National League champion New York Mets were the top dogs at their Flushing home opener Friday, trouncing the Phillies 7-2.
One of their biggest supporters, a dog named Chica, set the stage for the victory, greeting fellow fans at the entrance to Citi Field.
“He’s our lucky charm,’’ said Danny Sobreiro of Woodbridge, NJ. “He’s the coolest dog.”
Another Jerseyite, David Crossam, said: “Last year at this time we were hoping for a good season.