Scenes from the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Taijuan Walker of the Mets singles during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Taijuan Walker of the Mets reacts after the final out outfield the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Pete Alonso of the Mets reacts after flying out to end the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Brandon Nimmo of the Mets is helped up by teammate Michael Conforto after falling into the wall making a catch against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Pete Alonso of the Mets reacts after flying out to end the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Michael Conforto of the Mets strikes out in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Michael Conforto of the Mets strikes out in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Francisco Lindor of the Mets pops out during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Brandon Nimmo of the Mets reacts at second base after his first-inning double against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Brandon Nimmo of the Mets runs out his first inning double against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Jeff McNeil of the Mets moves in to tag out Starling Marte of the Miami Marlins to end the first inning at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Taijuan Walker of the Mets pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Taijuan Walker of the Mets looks on during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

The Mets line up before their home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and manager Luis Rojas of the Mets before their home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Francisco Lindor of the Mets looks on before a game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets throws a ball to the fans before a game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: AP/John Minchillo

Mets relief pitcher Miguel Castro, center, stands for pre-game ceremonies before the team's home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: AP/John Minchillo

Fans stand for pre-game ceremonies before the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: AP/John Minchillo

The Mets stand for pre-game ceremonies before their home opener against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Citi Field.

Credit: AP/John Minchillo

Fans arrive for COVID-19 screenings before entering Citi Field for the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Fans arrive for the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Fans arrive for the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Fans arrive for the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Fans arrive for the Mets' home opener against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Newsday LogoSUBSCRIBEUnlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 5 months
ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME