Mets’ Jacob deGrom: 1st Start at Citi Field Since Injury Was ‘A Little Bit Emotional’
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New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom relished his return to the Citi Field mound Sunday.
“Stepping out there was a little bit emotional,” deGrom told reporters after a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. “A big ovation, kind of took a second, took it all in and then tried to focus.”
The right-hander went 5.2 innings, allowing two earned runs on one hit and striking out 12 batters.
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