BY ADAM KRAMER
STACHE WRITER

The Mets put on quite a show Friday night, and the fans got exactly what they’ve been craving since the stadium opened on Monday.

The fireworks started in the first inning with three quick runs from the Mets. Later on however, Ryan Braun put the Brewers ahead with a laser beam three-run homer in the sixth. Then it was Gary Sheffield’s turn.

Pinch hitting in the bottom of the seventh, the big strong Mets’ righty blasted his 500th career homer and tied up the game. While it was first ever homerun as a New York Met, you wouldn’t have known by the reaction he received from the fans and his teammates.

“I was so excited that, you know, when I looked over to the dugout, those were the guys,” said Sheffield. “I appreciate every one of those guys. They’ve been very special to me.”

The Mets left plenty of men on base, but got a very clutch infield single from Luis Castillo in the bottom of the ninth to take the game. It was a much needed win after a handful of one run losses already in the early part of the season. Having Gary Sheffield and Luis Castillo be the main cogs to a big victory is the spark this team needs to get going. I Hope.

Congrats to Shef on his 500th and an unforgettable evening!

Categories: Adam Kramer , Gary Sheffield , Luis Castillo , Mets , Willie Randolph