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Mets announce plans to commemorate 9/11

The New York Mets announced plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 tragedy in their game against the New York Yankees.

The Mets will wear first responder caps from the FDNY, NYPD, Port Authority Police Department, Department of Sanitation and Department of Correction during batting practice and the game.

The club also announced additional details to the ceremonies surrounding the game.

The two New York managers from the 2001 season will participate in the ceremonial first pitch. Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine will throw to former Yankees manager and Hall of Famer Joe Torre.