The only thing missing from David Wright’s jersey retirement ceremony was a win in the game after. Secondary for many on Saturday July 19, the New York Mets fell to the Cincinnati Reds in a game that barely escaped the rain. Wright’s number 5 successfully went high above Citi Field to forever remind us all just how important he was to the team.
Lots of emotion for fans who grew up loving Wright, there’s another thought many likely shared.
The thought: It sure would be nice to celebrate Pete Alonso the same way in the future
What makes Wright especially important in Mets history is how he spent his whole career with the team.