The Mets' opener against the Marlins was pushed back on Thursday after a threat of inclement weather, with Nolan McLean still listed to start the first game of the four-game series in Miami.
It was a reminder that even before the first pitch, the day could become a test of patience. The game had been scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, but the weather concern meant the Mets and Marlins had to wait before getting going in Flushing's soggy conditions.
Nolan McLean still set for the opener
McLean was the named starter as the Mets began the series, giving the club a clear plan on the mound despite the delay. On a day when the Mets were also playing two games, the timing of any postponement or hold-up mattered just as much as the matchup itself.
Jonathan Pintaro was called up as the 27th man, a move that added another layer to the team's game-day planning. That kind of roster detail often becomes more important when a schedule is under pressure and every inning has to be managed carefully.
Broadcast details and lineup watch
The game-day post also listed the broadcast outlets for viewers and listeners, including SNY, Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ, WHSQ 880AM and the Audacy App. For fans following along, it was another one of those days where the live schedule mattered as much as the lineup card.
With the delay in place, the key question was not just when the Mets and Marlins would play, but how the rest of the evening would unfold around it. On a soggy day in Flushing, the start time, the starter and the 27th man all became part of the same story.
