METS OPENING DAY: Fans descend on Citi Field for start of 2024 season, but Brewers clinch the win

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – The Mets kicked off their 2024 season Friday afternoon, taking on the Milwaukee Brewers. It's a fresh start for the team, with a new manager in Carlos Mendoza and a new president of baseball operations in David Stearns, as well as a new focus on developing young players—and All-Star closer Edwin Díaz is back after he missed last season following a knee surgery.

Fans descended on Citi Field in Queens on a chilly but sunny Friday following Thursday's rainout. Listen to the game, and all Mets games, on WCBS 880 or on the Audacy app .

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Brewers clinch the win, 3-1.

4:00 p.m. -- Brewers up, 3-1

The Brewers again scored during the top of the seventh, and at the bottom of the eighth, remained in the lead with a score of 3-1.

3:05 p.m. -- Brewers up, 2-1

The Brewers joined the Amazin's on the board in the top of the fourth, and scored again in the top of the fifth, bringing the score to 2-1 in their favor.

2:20 p.m. -- Marte scores the Amazin's first home run of the season

Startling Marte hit a line-drive to left center that went over the top of the wall. The ball went above the orange line, hit the railing right above and came back onto the field, signaling the Mets' first home run of the season and the first point in the game.

1:45 p.m. -- Moment of silence held for slain NYPD officer

A moment of silence was held at Citi Field for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was fatally shot in Queens earlier this week. His wake is happening in Massapequa Park on Friday, with Gov. Kathy Hochul set to pay her respects.

1:30 p.m. -- WCBS 880 team reports from Citi Field

WCBS 880's Marla Diamond, Craig Allen, Tom Kaminski and Ray Martel are covering the home opener from Citi Field!

1 p.m. -- Citi Field shines as fans arrive on a crisp spring day

Energetic fans are flowing into Citi Field for the home opener, with the first pitch in 40 minutes.

11:30 a.m. -- Keith Raad previews today's game on WCBS 880

WCBS 880's Mets play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad joined Budd Mishkin on Newsline with Brigitte Quinn with a preview of today's opening game. Listen here:

10 a.m. -- Howie Rose and Keith Raad are at Citi Field

WCBS 880 sportscasters Howie Rose and Keith Raad tweeted photos from Citi Field ahead of today's game. They're gearing up for another season of play-by-play!

9:30 a.m. – What to know going into today's home opener

Violinists Chelsea Starbuck Smith and Mary Jo Stilp of the hit Broadway musical "& Juliet" will perform the National Anthem. The NYPD ceremonial unit will present the colors. In the middle of the seventh inning, FDNY Fire Fighter Regina Wilson will sing "God Bless America."

This season, the Mets will wear a tribute uniform patch all season long to honor Mets Hall of Famer Buddy Harrelson, who died at 79 on Jan. 10. His six grandchildren will take part in the ceremonial first pitch, and many of his family members will be at Citi Field for the home opener.

Citi Field's newest dance team, the Queens Crew Presented by Cadillac, will kick off their inaugural season with live performances throughout the Opening Day festivities at the ballpark.

9 a.m. – Mets to honor slain NYPD officer

The Mets will honor NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was fatally shot earlier this week during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens.

As the wake for Diller continues in Massapequa Park on Friday—following visits by former President Donald Trump and Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday—the Mets will have a sign at Citi Field with a photo of the fallen officer and the words, "In Memoriam: Jonathan Diller 1992-2024."

Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags to fly at half-staff statewide on Saturday, when Diller's funeral will take place.

8:30 a.m. – Empire State Building marks Mets home opener

The Empire State Building was illuminated in blue and orange on Thursday night for the Mets home opener. The Mets have the best Opening Day winning percentage of any team in the MLB.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.