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Gallery: Syracuse Mets’ fans pack NBT Bank Stadium for Opening Day

By Arthur Maiorella
Starting pitcher, Thomas Szapucki, winds up at the mound to in hopes of striking out the batter for the Scranton RailRiders.
Starting pitcher, Thomas Szapucki, winds up at the mound to in hopes of striking out the batter for the Scranton RailRiders. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Patrick Mazeika signs baseballs for fans before the game.
Patrick Mazeika signs baseballs for fans before the game. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Fans enter NBT stadium for the first Syracuse Mets game of the season.
Fans enter NBT stadium for the first Syracuse Mets game of the season. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
The diamond glows bright as the sun sets upon the Mets and the RailRiders Tuesday night.
The diamond glows bright as the sun sets upon the Mets and the RailRiders Tuesday night. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Scooch, the Syracuse Mets mascot, gets ready to umpire the first pitch of the game.
Scooch, the Syracuse Mets mascot, gets ready to umpire the first pitch of the game. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Fans watch the game as the sun sets on NBT Stadium.
Fans watch the game as the sun sets on NBT Stadium. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Thomas Szapucki pitches down the diamond toward the RailRides player up to bat.
Thomas Szapucki pitches down the diamond toward the RailRides player up to bat. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Players on the Mets hype each other up before the game in hopes of securing their first win of the season.
Players on the Mets hype each other up before the game in hopes of securing their first win of the season. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Refreshments, including the taco Tuesday special, are sold at the game to hungry spectators.
Refreshments, including the taco Tuesday special, are sold at the game to hungry spectators. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Fans pose with the Syracuse Mets mascot Scooch for a photo before the game begins.
Fans pose with the Syracuse Mets mascot Scooch for a photo before the game begins. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Players line the sides of the diamond as the colors are presented and the National Anthem is played.
Players line the sides of the diamond as the colors are presented and the National Anthem is played. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Members of the armed forces present the colors on the field before the gamel
Members of the armed forces present the colors on the field before the gamel Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Former New York outfielder Mookie Wilson was invited to throw the first pitch at the Opening Day game.
Former New York outfielder Mookie Wilson was invited to throw the first pitch at the Opening Day game. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Members of the grounds crew prepare the field before the game.
Members of the grounds crew prepare the field before the game. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Lights shine down bright upon the players as the Mets take to the outfield.
Lights shine down bright upon the players as the Mets take to the outfield. Arthur Maiorella | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Published on April 7, 2022 at 12:21 am

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