Mets crush Padres on Opening Day

Apr 1, 2013

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Jonathan Niese got the win in his first Opening Day start, an 11-2 triumph over the Padres. Bill Kostroun

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Collin Cowgill (#4) gets congratulations after hitting a grand slam. Getty Images

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Kirk Nieuwenhuis is thrown out at home in the seventh inning. UPI

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David Wright Getty Images

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Yonder Alonso homers in one of the few highlights for the Padres. Getty Images

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Marlon Byrd is greeted by Jonathan Niese at the dugout after he scored on a hit by John Buck in the third inning. Paul J. Bereswill

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Jonathon Niese gets congratulated by teammates after being removed in the seventh inning. Paul J. Bereswill

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Mets relief pitcher Scott Rice gets congratulated after getting the final out. AP

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The Mets celebrate the win over the Padres. Bill Kostroun/New York Post

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