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Gallery: Thousands attend Syracuse Mets opening day

By Gavin Liddell Staff Photographer
Fans watch the game from the stands, where they are spaced out into pods that are 6 feet apart.
Fans watch the game from the stands, where they are spaced out into pods that are 6 feet apart. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Jerad Eickhoff pitches the ball while Scooch, the team's mascot, greets fans in the stands.
Jerad Eickhoff pitches the ball while Scooch, the team's mascot, greets fans in the stands. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
A fan goes through stadium security before entering NBT Bank Stadium to watch the game.
A fan goes through stadium security before entering NBT Bank Stadium to watch the game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's Jerad Eickhoff throws to leadoff hitter Luke Voit during the opening day game.
Syracuse's Jerad Eickhoff throws to leadoff hitter Luke Voit during the opening day game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
A young fan reaches under the orange barrier meant to keep fans 6 feet apart to grab a ball that had fallen under the seats.
A young fan reaches under the orange barrier meant to keep fans 6 feet apart to grab a ball that had fallen under the seats. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Wilfredo Tovar slides in safe under the throw at second.
Wilfredo Tovar slides in safe under the throw at second. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and New York Mets team president Sandy Alderson cut the ribbon, officially opening NBT Bank Stadium for opening day.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and New York Mets team president Sandy Alderson cut the ribbon, officially opening NBT Bank Stadium for opening day. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Fans gather outside NBT Bank Stadium to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony before entering the stadium.
Fans gather outside NBT Bank Stadium to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony before entering the stadium. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Drew Jackson swings at a pitch during the Mets' opening day game.
Drew Jackson swings at a pitch during the Mets' opening day game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Syracuse right fielder Khalil Lee follows through his swing during the Mets' first game.
Syracuse right fielder Khalil Lee follows through his swing during the Mets' first game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Security personnel open the gates of NBT Bank Stadium so fans can enter and watch the opening day game.
Security personnel open the gates of NBT Bank Stadium so fans can enter and watch the opening day game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Miguel Andujar hits a ball into play.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Miguel Andujar hits a ball into play. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Fans watch the Syracuse Mets play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders on opening day.
Fans watch the Syracuse Mets play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders on opening day. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Wilfredo Tovar brings in a pop fly during the opening day game.
Wilfredo Tovar brings in a pop fly during the opening day game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Fans cheer from the stands during the Syracuse Mets opening day game.
Fans cheer from the stands during the Syracuse Mets opening day game. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
A fan watches the fireworks show after the Mets beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders 5-2.
A fan watches the fireworks show after the Mets beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders 5-2. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Published on May 5, 2021 at 1:40 pm
Contact Gavin: gwliddel@syr.edu

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