Fri Oct 18 05:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Mets to Throw it Back to the Past with Legendary First Pitchers
**New York, NY -** The New York Mets are looking to the past for inspiration as they prepare for a crucial National League Championship Series matchup this week. In honor of the three National League pennant-winning teams in their history, the Mets have announced a lineup of legendary players to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before each game.
Game 3 will feature a reunion of the 1986 World Series champions, with Darryl Strawberry throwing to Dwight Gooden. Game 4 will showcase the 2000 pennant-winning duo of Todd Ventura and Edgardo Alfonzo. Finally, Game 5 will see the 2015 pennant winners, Matt Harvey and Yoenis Céspedes, take the mound.
This nostalgic display of Mets history is sure to energize the crowd at Citi Field, and potentially inspire the current team to achieve their own place in the franchise’s storied past. With the series tied 1-1, the Mets have a chance to clinch the series and advance to the World Series with a win in Game 3. According to statistics, teams that take a 2-1 lead in a best-of-seven series go on to win the series 70% of the time.
As the Mets prepare for the next chapter in their season, they are taking a moment to appreciate the players who came before them. This week’s first pitch ceremony is a tribute to those who helped build the foundation of the franchise, and a reminder of the history that fuels their pursuit of a championship.
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