Mets shut out Blue Jays with 5-0 win in home opener at Citi Field
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York Mets dominated the Toronto Blue Jays in their home opener on Friday at Citi Field, shutting out the Jays 5-0.
Slugger Pete Alonso powered the Mets' offense early with a two-run homer in the first inning, but it was the pitching that stymied their opponent.
Starting pitcher Tylor Megill pitched 5.1 shutout innings, and the relievers did the rest... holding the Blue Jays scoreless.
The final on Friday is exactly what Mets fans had hoped for, despite the team starting off the season with some ups and downs.
Friday featured the debut at Citi Field for the Mets' big off-season get, outfielder Juan Soto, who had one hit and an RBI in the game.
Soto will be spending the next 15 years at Citi Field after signing a record $765 million contract.
Mets fans gave the 26-year-old quite an ovation, considering he's already proving to be a difference maker in the lineup.
The last time Citi Field's lights were on, they were taking on the Dodgers in game five of the National League Championship Series.
Although the team eventually lost the series to the now World Series champion Dodgers, the electricity at Citi Field that day carried into Friday.
Before the game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was excited for the energy Mets fans will bring to the stadium.
Whether you've made memories growing up at the former Shea Stadium or Citi Field, the Mets are back home.
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