05/24/17 - Day 51 - NYC - Meet the Mets
Two of the checklist items I had for New York were to attend both a Mets and a Yankees game. Tonight I checked off the Mets.
The Mets play at Citi Field which is only about 3.5 miles from where I'm staying in Queens. I decided to ride my bike over to the game.
The Mets aren't doing so well this year so it was no problem to get a walk up ticket for less than $20. It was a grandstands seat which was fine since I really just wanted a chance to look around.
I sat through the first four innings (the Mets led 4-1) before deciding to get up and wander the stadium. There's actually quite a bit to see. They have a large food court behind the outfield.
There's a standing viewing area in the outfield named Shea Bridge, a callback to the old Shea stadium that was replaced by Citi Field in 2009.
The stadium is practically across the street from LaGuardia airport. The upper deck provides some nice views of the airport and the city.
That proximity to the airport means the stadium is located right in the outgoing flight path of most departing jets, meaning every 2 minutes, this happened.
I took off just after the 7th inning wrapped up. As I was leaving, the Padres tied the game. up at 5-5. The Mets went on to lose the game, so I guess I am not a good luck charm for the team.
The Mets play at Citi Field which is only about 3.5 miles from where I'm staying in Queens. I decided to ride my bike over to the game.
The Mets aren't doing so well this year so it was no problem to get a walk up ticket for less than $20. It was a grandstands seat which was fine since I really just wanted a chance to look around.
I sat through the first four innings (the Mets led 4-1) before deciding to get up and wander the stadium. There's actually quite a bit to see. They have a large food court behind the outfield.
There's a standing viewing area in the outfield named Shea Bridge, a callback to the old Shea stadium that was replaced by Citi Field in 2009.
The stadium is practically across the street from LaGuardia airport. The upper deck provides some nice views of the airport and the city.
That proximity to the airport means the stadium is located right in the outgoing flight path of most departing jets, meaning every 2 minutes, this happened.
I took off just after the 7th inning wrapped up. As I was leaving, the Padres tied the game. up at 5-5. The Mets went on to lose the game, so I guess I am not a good luck charm for the team.
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