HRs Fights and Pyrotechnics

What a home stand and it's only day 2!!!
Last night was Pyrotechnics night.  As a tribute to our Vets and many Troops overseas and through the country the Mets provided the many families with free tickets to the game, and recorded video messages from each troop.  At the end of a well fought (literally) game, the Mets closed off the night with quite the Fireworks display.  Courtesy of my Fan Photo boss I got to watch the show from the Pepsi Porch, which was arguably the best place in the house to view!

Now I mentioned a fight... Manager Jerry Manuel was ejected after an exchange in the 5th inning of Monday's game.  The incident began surrounding a pitch that hat been called a foul tip strike.  Reds batter Scott Rolen, however claimed the ball had hit him.  This led to some dialogue between him and the home plate ump followed by a meeting of all 4 umps, which resulted in the call being reversed.
During this time the Mets field had all gathered on the mound awaiting the decision.  After the call got made all hell broke loose; Rod Barajas and David Wright both had to be restrained by their team mates (after seeing the replay both players said they felt the right call was made).  I personally was hoping to see fists fly (although I'm grateful that it didn't happen).  After everyone pulled back, Manuel got thrown out of the game arguing in defense of his team.

Today met fans got yet another treat...  Johan Santana hit his first career HOMERUN!  A dinger just of the right field foul pole.  Fans watched on bated breath as the ball sailed into the outfield, unsure if the release of that breath would be a defeated sign or a celebratory yell.  Lucky for us and Santana it went in our favor!  Johan went on to finish the game him self.  It's good to see that when the Mets can't provide the run support early in the game, Johan can take care of business himself!

Can't wait to see how the Mets close the series... Rubber game tomorrow at 7.  This Met fan is especially looking forward to host the Braves this weekend.  Will we be a first place team come Sunday?