The New York Mets won their season opener at home against the San Diego Padres. New York scored seven runs in the first four innings and won by a score of 11-2. Collin Cowgill hit a grand slam in the 7th inning off Brad Brach. Niese had four strikeouts and allowed only four hits over 6 2/3 innings.
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Jim Sutliff