Carlos Beltrán, who went into Cooperstown this summer wearing a Mets cap, gets his No. 15 hung on the Citi Field rafters in an on-field ceremony. He becomes only the ninth Met with a retired number, joining Seaver, Piazza, Gooden, Strawberry and Wright. Add a September game against the rival Phillies, and this is the Queens ticket of the weekend for any Mets fan.
What to expect
The pregame ceremony takes place on the field before first pitch, so arrive well ahead of game time. After that it is a regular-season Mets–Phillies game with the usual Citi Field food halls in the outfield concourse, and a crowd full of No. 15 jerseys cheering every tribute on the video board.
Good to know
- Take the 7 train to Mets–Willets Point; the LIRR Port Washington branch stops there too.
- Arrive early: the ceremony happens before first pitch, and gates get busy on milestone days.
- Citi Field uses a clear-bag and small-bag policy; check the Mets site before you go.
- Phillies fans travel well to Queens, so expect a loud, split crowd.
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Common questions
When does the ceremony start?
It takes place on the field before the afternoon game against the Phillies.
Who else has a retired Mets number?
Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Jerry Koosman, Keith Hernandez, Willie Mays, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and David Wright.
