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New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts after he hits an RBI infield single during the fifth inning on Opening Day at Citi Field, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Queens, NY.
Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
It’s hard to envision a more perfect Opening Day for the Mets.
Key acquisition Freddy Peralta won his Mets debut, the defense looked solid (especially compared to Pittsburgh’s) and the lineup appeared relentless — they accomplished something never done before in knocking Pirates superstar Paul Skenes out in the first.
Here’s what I observed on Day 1:
1. While the lineup isn’t as powerful without Mets all-time homer king Pete Alonso, it’s more persistent. It recorded 11 hits and nine walks, and the mistake-prone Pirates were fortunate to keep the Mets’ victory to 11-7.
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