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Mets fall behind early but rally falls short as Padres win Citi Field debut

Associated Press

Monday, April 13, 2009

NEW YORK -- The place looked gorgeous. The Mets looked lost. Jody Gerut christened Citi Field with a leadoff homer -- the only time that's happened in major league history -- and the San Diego Padres spoiled New York's first game in its glittering new ballpark with a 6-5 victory Monday night. Pedro Feliciano balked in the go-ahead run and the Mets made several costly mistakes, opening Citi Field the same way they closed Shea Stadium: with a dud. "It's bittersweet," David Wright said. "Winni ...

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