Opening day for the New York Mets at Citi Field

NEW YORK (PIX11) – It hasn't been easy for the Mets to play their first home game in recent years – the team was forced to reschedule its Thursday game against the Brewers due to rain.

Last year's home opener against the Marlins was also postponed due to rain.

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PIX11's Kirstin Cole is at Citi Field with more. Friday's game will kick off at 1:40 p.m.

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