For the first time since the New York Mets started play in 1962, both New York teams open the season at home on the same day. The Mets improve their Opening Day record to a major league best 34-18 by crushing the Padres, 11 – 2, behind the pitching of Jon Niese and a double and grand slam from new CF Collin Cowgill. Things aren’t so good for the Yankees, who lose to the Red Sox, 8 – 2.

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On April 1, 2013 — For the first time since the New York Mets started play in 1962, both New York teams open the season at home on the same day. The Mets improve their Opening Day record to a major league best 34-18 by crushing the Padres, 11 – 2, behind the pitching of Jon Niese and a double and grand slam from new CF Collin Cowgill. Things aren’t so good for the Yankees, who lose to the Red Sox, 8 – 2.

 

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