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Fans watch the game from the stands, where they are spaced out into pods that are 6 feet apart.

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Jerad Eickhoff pitches the ball while Scooch, the team's mascot, greets fans in the stands.

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A fan goes through stadium security before entering NBT Bank Stadium to watch the game.

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Syracuse's Jerad Eickhoff throws to leadoff hitter Luke Voit during the opening day game.

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A young fan reaches under the orange barrier meant to keep fans 6 feet apart to grab a ball that had fallen under the seats.

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Wilfredo Tovar slides in safe under the throw at second.

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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and New York Mets team president Sandy Alderson cut the ribbon, officially opening NBT Bank Stadium for opening day.

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Fans gather outside NBT Bank Stadium to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony before entering the stadium.

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Drew Jackson swings at a pitch during the Mets' opening day game.

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Syracuse right fielder Khalil Lee follows through his swing during the Mets' first game.

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Security personnel open the gates of NBT Bank Stadium so fans can enter and watch the opening day game.

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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Miguel Andujar hits a ball into play.

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Fans watch the Syracuse Mets play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders on opening day.

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Wilfredo Tovar brings in a pop fly during the opening day game.

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Fans cheer from the stands during the Syracuse Mets opening day game.

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A fan watches the fireworks show after the Mets beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders 5-2.