Mets Games Played On This Date: March 29

Here is a look at all the Mets Games played on this date, March 29.

The Mets have played three games on March 29th in their History, 2024, 2018 and 2000 in Japan.

Year: 2024: 3/29/2024 Opening Day Box Score: Brewers 3 Mets 1

Brandon Nimmo*; LF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Francisco Lindor#; SS 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 3; Jeff McNeil*; 2B 0 for 3; Starling Marte; RF 1 for 3; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; DJ Stewart*; DH 0 for 2; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Francisco Alvarez; C 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Harrison Bader; CF 0 for 3; 1 K; José Quintana*; (L, 0-1) 4.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Drew Smith;  1.1 innings; no runs; 1 K; Jorge Lopez;  1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; Michael Tonkin; 2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 

Brewers 3 Mets 1 Post Game Notes: 

• Mets move to 41-22 all-time on Opening day...despite the loss, the Mets still hold the winning percentage on Opening Day with a .651 mark...move to 23-9 overall when opening the season at home and 6-2 when starting the year at Citi Field. 
• Mets were held to one hit, their fewest in Opening Day in Franchise history - Courtesy of Elias.

Anthony DiComo Mets.com: "It was under much clearer skies that the teams finally met, and things even briefly went well for the Mets: Starling Marte homered in the second inning to back Senga’s replacement, veteran left-hander Jose Quintana. But Christian Yelich tied the score in the fourth with a homer of his own, the Brewers took the lead an inning later on a William Contreras sacrifice fly, and the Mets didn’t make any additional noise against Freddy Peralta or Milwaukee’s bullpen."

Brian Joura Mets 360: "...there was a mini dustup when Rhys Hoskins purposely slid past the bag to crash into Jeff McNeil, who was none too pleased with the slide. McNeil immediately jawed with Hoskins and both benches cleared. Hoskins could later be seen from the safety of the bench giving a “crybaby” sign. Hoskins kept contact with the base, so there was nothing for the umps or replay to overturn. But there’s no doubt he was trying to make contact with McNeil."

Mike Vaccaro NY Post: Mets' Opening Day largely lacked a pulse in a game they could've used one - "It took a standard-issue baseball non-fight to keep everyone from falling into a mass slumber on Opening Day. The Mets generated exactly one hit, a second-inning home run from Starling Marte. They sent exactly two hitters over the minimum up to the plate. They didn’t get a man in scoring position until the seventh, Francisco Lindor walking and taking second on a wild pitch. He perished there."

Mark Rosenman Kiner's Korner.com: "...turning point occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning when the Brewers replaced starting pitcher Freddy Peralta with reliever Trevor Megill. Following a stellar six innings from Peralta, Francisco Lindor managed to draw a walk off Megill. However, Megill swiftly regained control, inducing Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil to both foul out to third baseman Joey Ortiz. Starling Marte then stepped up to bat, representing the tying run. There was a moment of suspense as it seemed Marte might hit his second home run of the game, but Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio made an impressive catch, preventing the ball from leaving the yard."

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Brewers Game Highlights:

Year: 2018; Game #1; Thursday;  Mar 29, NYM 9  Vs. STL 4; boxscore; WP: Syndergaard; LP: Martinez; Time: 03:01; DAY; Attendance: 44,189; Record: 1-0; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: Tied; W; 

Brandon Nimmo CF;  2 for 3; 2 runs; 1 walks; Yoenis Céspedes LF;  2 for 5; 3 RBIs; 2 Ks; Jay Bruce RF;  1 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 K; Asdrubal Cabrera 2B;  0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walks; 1 K; Todd Frazier 3B;  1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walks; 1 K; Adrian Gonzalez 1B;  2 for 3; double, 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; 2 walks; Kevin Plawecki C;  2 for 3; double, 2 run scored; 1 RBIs; 2 walks; Noah Syndergaard P;  0 for 2; 2 K; Wilmer Flores PH;  0 for 1; Robert Gsellman P;  0 for 0; Anthony Swarzak P;  P 0 for 0; Juan Lagares PH; 0 for 1; Jeurys Familia P;  0 for 0; Amed Rosario SS;  2 for 4; 2 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Noah Syndergaard, W (1-0);  W (1-0) 6 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 6 hits; 2 HRs; 10 Ks; Robert Gsellman;  1 inning; no runs; 3 Ks; Anthony Swarzak;  1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Jeurys Familia;  1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; 

Mack's Mets: Print Worlds Series Tickets!  Only One game but wow!

You Tube: Thor, Cespedes lead Mets to Opening Day win: 3/29/18.

 

The #Mets family suffered a loss earlier today when Daniel “Rusty” Staub passed away. The entire organization sends its deepest sympathy to his family. He will be missed by everyone. #RIPRusty pic.twitter.com/fFymLOAqhr

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 29, 2018

Jay Bruce says the offense was clicking and the whole team took solid at-bats. #MetsWin #LGM pic.twitter.com/gkAXN6pe95

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 29, 2018

“I tried to just remember that moment.” - @You_Found_Nimmo says the #OpeningDay atmosphere at @CitiField gave him chills. pic.twitter.com/IZaoYbIuIx

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 29, 2018

Noah Syndergaard: “It was a great feeling getting out there, didn’t really feel like I missed any time with that injury last year. It was great to go out there and feel the energy that the 7 Line brings and the Mets fans bring. Just propels me to do a better job." #Mets

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 29, 2018

Gary, Keith and Ron recap the Mets win on Opening Day on @Cadillac Post Game Extra pic.twitter.com/67eUTmVud6

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 29, 2018

Mets Notes: After an injury-riddled 2017, Yoenis Cespedes smacks three RBI in the @Mets' Opening Day win - @Ackert_NYDN / @CRedRojo https://t.co/EWLvungFAs pic.twitter.com/3KrUNmqPSn

— NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) March 29, 2018

Year: 2000; Game #1; Wednesday;  Mar 29, NYM 3  Vs. CHC 5; boxscore;  WP: Lieber; LP: Hampton;  Save: Aguilera; Time: 03:26; NIGHT; Attendance: 55,000; Record: 0-1; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 0.5; L; 

Rickey Henderson LF;  1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Darryl Hamilton CF;  0 for 3; 1 RBI; Rich Rodriguez P;  0 for 0; Matt Franco 1B; 0 for 1; 1 K; Edgardo Alfonzo 2B;  1 for 3; double; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 K; Mike Piazza C;  2 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; Robin Ventura 3B;  0 for 4; Derek Bell RF;  1 for 4; Todd Zeile 1B;  0 for 4; 1 K; John Franco P;  0 for 0; Rey Ordóñez SS;  1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; Mike Hampton P;  0 for 1; Turk Wendell P;  0 for 0; Dennis Cook P;  0 for 0; Jon Nunnally PH-CF;  1 for 2; Mike Hampton, L (0-1); 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 9 walks; 1 K; Turk Wendell;  0.2 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; Dennis Cook;  1.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 2 Ks; Rich Rodriguez;  1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; John Franco;  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; 

Baseball Reference: 2000 - In Japan, the Chicago Cubs open the major league season at the Tokyo Dome by defeating the New York Mets, 5 - 3, in the first major league opening day ever played outside of the United States, Canada or Mexico. Jon Lieber gets the victory and Mike Hampton takes the loss. Shane Andrews, Mark Grace and Mike Piazza hit home runs in the game.

Ironton Tribune.com:  Cubs beat Mets in Japan, 5-3. “Mike Hampton made this a truly wild opening day. Baseball truly turned international today, and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of Hampton’s nine walks to beat the New York Mets 5-3 in the first major league game played outside North America.

”MLB.com: Box score of the day: Piazza, Sosa slug in Japan.  “The headliners of this game were Slammin' Sammy, coming off back-to-back 60-homer seasons, and Hall of Famer Piazza, who'd just crushed 40 home runs in 1999…Sosa didn't homer on Opening Day, but the Cubs' cleanup man ripped a double, finished 2-for-3 and reached base four times in Chicago's victory. The home runs would come, as Sosa bashed 50 in 2000 to lead the Majors. Piazza did provide fireworks for New York. He crushed an opposite-field home run -- featuring a smooth bat drop as he watched it go -- to make it a close game in the eighth. Piazza's 2-for-4 day was the start of one of his greatest seasons. He hit .324 with 38 home runs and finished third in NL MVP voting.”

Game Highlights:

You Tube: Entire Game Broadcast from 3/29/20.