The seats at Citi Field were not all occupied when the Mets were called to the line as part of Thursday’s home-opener festivities. Those in the stands, though, voted for their favorites with considerable throaty enthusiasm as if the place were full.
Jacob deGrom was the decibel champion, followed by Pete Alonso.
That felt right. The fans marrying the best of last year with the hope of this season, excavating the optimism associated with a home opener.
But there has been nothing that has brought the Mets offense on the road to ruin quite like being at home, notably in 2018.