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Mets vs. Royals World Series Game 3

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  • New York Mets relief pitcher Tyler Clippard catches a pop-up for the third out of the top of the eighth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) celebrates with teammate New York Mets centerfielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) after his first-inning homer during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets relief pitcher Addison Reed steps on first to force out second baseman Ben Zobrist during Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright hits a two-run single during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright with the two-run single in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright with the two run single in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy tries to make a play on a ball hit by Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets centerfielder Juan Lagares scores in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright with the RBI hit in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares scores on the hit by Juan Uribe in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets' Juan Uribe scores on a hit by third baseman David Wright in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares singles during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud with the double in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets leftfielder Michael Conforto with the infield single in fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda scores on the single by New York Mets leftfielder Michael Conforto in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets rightfielder Curtis Granderson makes the catch on Kansas City Royals second baseman Ben Zobrist in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes with the single in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets left fielder Michael Conforto hits an the RBI single as he beats out Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard high fives rightfielder Curtis Granderson after a catch in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers the pitch in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda singles in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets centerfielder Yoenis Cespedes singles during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers the pitch in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes with the single in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard reacts after the third out in the top of the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda with the single in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura reacts in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas and teammates come to mound as Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura is taken out of game in fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura is taken out of game in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson reacts to the strike call in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets left fielder Michael Conforto hits first base ahead of Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer for the single in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda singles during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard smacks a single in the third inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura reacts to the hit by New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard in third inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson smacks a two-run homer in the third inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard reacts in the third inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson reacts as he gets to home plate after his third inning home run during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson comes to the dugout as he high fives second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) after his third inning home run during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets rightfielder Curtis Granderson is high-fived by David Wright and Noah Syndergaard during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson celebrates in the dugout during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) smacks a two-run homer in the third inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) smacks a two-run homer in the third inning and rounds 1st base during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets rightfielder Curtis Granderson reacts as he rounds the bases on his two-run home run during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets rightfielder Curtis Granderson hits a two-run home run against starting pitcher Yordano Ventura during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard singles during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez with the second inning hit during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon with the second-inning hit during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard looks on as Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez scores in the second inning during Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard reacts in the second inning after Kansas City Royals rightfielder Alex Rios scores during Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores gets the ball as Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar steals in the second inning during Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez singles against the New York Mets during Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy congratulates third baseman David Wright after his two-run home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright hits a two-run home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright hits a two-run home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright makes the tag on Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon in second inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen (59) comes to the mound to talk with starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) grabs the ball hit by Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) in second inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ Thomas A. Ferrara
  • Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) is brushed back on a pitch by New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) in the first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores gets Kansas City Royals centerfielder Lorenzo Cain as he tries to get Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) in first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) smacks a first-inning home run during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) smacks a first inning home run during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright celebrates his home run with teammates Daniel Murphy (28) and Curtis Granderson (3) during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers the pitch in the first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets rightfielder Curtis Granderson singles in the first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) delivers the pitch in first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) tries to field the ball hit by Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) in first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) smacks a homerun in first inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) smacks a homerun in first inning and reacts at home during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard and New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda collide on a ball hit by Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) in first inning during Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
  • Former Met Mike Piazza pumps his fist as he gets ready to throw out the first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
  • Former New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza waves to the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Billy Joel sings the National Anthem before Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • The New York Mets begin warmups before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • New York Mets owner Jeff Wilpon during batting practice before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright and rightfielder Curtis Granderson during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets manager Terry Collins and New York Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen in the outfield during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitchers Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) in the outfield during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom with Jonathon Niese and Steven Matz in the outfield during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets manager Terry Collins during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets third baseman David Wright looks on during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey during batting practice of Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets fans pack the merchandise tent to grab souvenirs before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / William Perlman
  • New York Mets fan Carlos Iturralde of Jersey City looks over the World Series program as fans pack the merchandise tent to grab souvenirs before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / William Perlman
  • New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) speaks to the media before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz speaks to media before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) speaks to the media before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
  • New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) speaks to the media before Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac

The Mets beat the Kansas City Royals, 8-3, in their first home World Series game since 2000 and the first at Citi Field, which opened in 2009, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. The Royals lead the series, 2-1.

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