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DeGrom Returns to Citi Field Amid Wild Card Clash

9/11/2025

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Jacob deGrom returns to Citi Field on Friday to pitch against the New York Mets after joining the Texas Rangers.
At 37, he holds a 2.78 ERA this season and has made 27 starts, his highest since 2019, being the Rangers' sole All-Star.
Both teams vie for Wild Card spots, intensifying the game's atmosphere.
Former teammates expect a strong reception, with mixed reactions anticipated.
The Mets aim for 3 million fans in attendance for the first time since 2009.

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Story summary

Jacob deGrom returns to Citi Field on Friday to pitch against the New York Mets after joining the Texas Rangers.
At 37, he holds a 2.78 ERA this season and has made 27 starts, his highest since 2019, being the Rangers' sole All-Star.
Both teams vie for Wild Card spots, intensifying the game's atmosphere.
Former teammates expect a strong reception, with mixed reactions anticipated.
The Mets aim for 3 million fans in attendance for the first time since 2009.