The team from Flushing won its home opener, just like they usually do. But this time, with Tom Seaver’s statue watching over them, they might have even better days to come.
The Mets almost always ace the first test. They won another home opener on Friday, a 10-3 rout over the Arizona Diamondbacks with Citi Field bathed in sun. This is their 61st season, and the 40th time they have won their first home game.