Mets face postponements and sweeps in early season games.
The Mets were swept by the Brewers in their second series of the season, with poor pitching leading to a walk-off loss. The team's home opener was postponed due to bad weather, and Brett Baty avoided serious injury. Around the National League East, the Braves and Marlins won while the Phillies and Nationals struggled. In other MLB news, Eloy Jiménez suffered a hamstring strain, and a CBA was agreed to for the minor leagues. On this date in Mets history, Gil Hodges was laid to rest and Yogi Berra was announced as manager.