This past Friday I managed to attend my first Mets game, which happened to be a 4-0 Victory over the Atlanta Braves. The game included a two-run home run by Mike Jacobs and a complete game by Pedro Martinez. After the game Pedro had this to say:
“I felt I was needed to give the fans a different look,” Martinez said. “They’ve been supportive of us all year. I wanted to guide my teammates and give them a positive attitude to win a ballgame and change the whole atmosphere we were in. I felt like I had to change the atmosphere and the looks from the fans and the feelings and give them something positive, something to feel good about. It was in my hands to do it, and I wanted to do it.”
This was also my first visit to Shea Stadium, or as some one once called it The Orange and Blue Eyesore.
Side Note: Yours truly also managed to get in a street hockey game with the Fresh Kills team. The team came up a little short, there was a couple impressive goals, one ugly bruise and beer.
In other words: A good time.