Wright Gets To Bat As Mets Lose To Marlins 8-1

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — David Wright finally made it back into a major league game Friday night, grounding out in his first plate appearance for the Mets in over two years as New York lost 8-1 to the Miami Marlins.

Sidelined by neck, back and shoulder injuries since May 27, 2016, the 35-year-old Wright pinch-hit leading off the fifth inning and received a warm ovation from the Citi Field crowd. With fans on their feet, his family in the stands and teammates draped over the dugout railing, Wright swung at the first pitch he saw — a 96 mph fastball from Jose Urena.

The seven-time All-Star hit a bouncer to the left of third baseman Brian Anderson, who made a nifty pickup of a short hop and…