FLUSHING, NY — One could argue that the atmosphere at Citi Field this past Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening was the most electric and loudest Queens has witnessed since 2015, a year in which the New York Mets caused the Big Apple to buzz with overwhelming postseason excitement traveling through the air — winning the National League pennant, and appearing in the franchise’s fifth-ever Fall Classic.
Approximate Attendance for Saturday & Sunday – Phillies-Mets in Queens
Saturday, September 21: 44,152 (fourth sellout at Citi Field this season, largest Citi Field crowd of 2024 season, fifth-largest crowd in Citi Field history for a regular season game)
Sunday, September 22: 43,139 (fifth sellout at Citi Field this season)
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The Amazin’ are nowhere close to punching their much-desired World Series ticket, however, the fight and will to win from this Mets team has them vying for the first stage of that potential October run — currently tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second National League Wild Card spot, and up two-games on the Atlanta Braves for the third and final NL Wild Card spot before their crucial three-game set at Truist Park starting this Tuesday, September 24th.
And with that genuine fight and will to win on the field, comes a passionate fan base willing to give it their all from their seats.
“The crowd is into every pitch, every play, every inning, every at-bat — that’s what you dream of,” said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza following Sunday night’s 2-1 win over Philadelphia. “You prepare, you work hard all year, all offseason, to get to this position.”
José Iglesias encourages Edwin Díaz during a mound visit on Sunday night against the Phillies at Citi Field – Image Credit: Simon Lindenblatt/Latino Sports
“It’s playoff baseball, that atmosphere out there tonight was unbelievable,” stated Brandon Nimmo, who contributed to the victory with a solo-blast off of All-Star right-hander Zack Wheeler in the bottom of the sixth inning. “This is what you play for so you just got to enjoy the moment… and you know, it’s gonna be a lot of fun in Atlanta.”
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