Oneil Cruz says sun got in eyes on misplayed ball in CF
By Christian Arnold"It was really uncomfortable today to have the sun right in front of my face - I was trying my best, but it was tough," he told reporters after the game.
The Mets begin their 2026 MLB season against the Pirates at 1:15 p.m. ET from Citi Field.
NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will be on the mound for the Pirates against Freddy Peralta, who will be making his first regular-season Mets start.
The game will air on NBC and Peacock, instead of SNY, and The Post has you covered for MLB Opening Day, too.
Will the Amazin’s be too much for the Pirates to handle? Or will Skenes shut things down at Citi Field? Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest Mets scores, news and highlights.
"Who he is is super-consistent. He's 0-for-2 with a couple of strikeouts and he still feels pretty good about his chances."Mendoza discusses Carson Benge's MLB debut
By Christian Arnold
Carlos Mendoza talks about Carson Benge's major league debut: pic.twitter.com/ndMYdCjPXt
Carlos Mendoza discusses huge day for Mets' lineup
By Christian Arnold"Overall, 1-9, pretty solid day and it says a lot about our offense here."
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2026
Carlos Mendoza talks about how impressed he was with the Mets' lineup in their 11-7 win over the Pirates today: pic.twitter.com/KOPOW7F2Lh
New-look Mets torture Paul Skenes in Opening Day win over Pirates
By Mike PumaLong ball, short ball or ball four, the Mets’ new-look lineup aced the first of at least 162 tests it will face this season.
Whether it was Carson Benge and Francisco Alvarez going deep Thursday or Luis Robert Jr. milking an at-bat or using his speed to earn an infield hit, the Mets had an Opening Day to remember, torturing Paul Skenes and the Pirates in an 11-7 victory in front of a Citi Field sellout of 41,449.
Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young award winner, didn’t even complete the first inning. Two defensive miscues by center fielder Oneil Cruz helped the Mets score five runs in the frame and remove Skenes from the scene after 37 pitches.
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Hear Mets radio call of final out
By Christian Arnold📚!@HowieRose | #LGMpic.twitter.com/D5GzTEUqwL
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 26, 2026
Carson Benge debut 'everything I imagined and more'
By Christian ArnoldMets rookie Carson Benge was over the moon after his MLB debut, telling NBC Sports it was "everything I'd imagined and omore."
"I just loved it," he said. "Great surroundings with all the guys. They're so welcoming. I just had a blast."
Mets World Series legend Mookie Wilson serves fans at new Citi Field restaurant on opening day
By Katherine DonlevyHe’s still catering to his fans all these years later.
Mets legend Mookie Wilson shocked the crowd at the team’s home opener Thursday by serving up their lunch between innings, a moment he lauded as “full circle.”
The ’86 World Series hero celebrated the first outpost of his family’s Legacy Catering company, nestled in the upper promenade of Citi Field.
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Mets win
By Christian ArnoldOneil Cruz strikes out swinging and the Mets win on Opening Day 11-7.
Henry Davis flies out
By Christian ArnoldHendry Davis is the second out of the ninth as he flieds out to left field.
Pirates cut Mets lead
By Christian ArnoldThis one isn't over just yet as Nick Gonzales hits an RBI double to drive in a pair of runs that cuts the Mets lead to 11-7.
One out
By Christian ArnoldSpencer Horwitz strikes out swinging for the first out.
Pirates get first two batters on base
By Christian ArnoldRyan O'Hearn singled to right and Jared Triolo doubled to put runners on second and third for the Pirates with no outs. They still trail 11-5 in the ninth.
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