Interactive Timeline Scrubber
Pre-Game National Unity (7:00 PM)
Scrub Through September 21, 2001
Phase 1 of 5
Pre-Game Ceremonies & Emotional Gathering 7:05 PM EDT
Ten days after the World Trade Center attacks, Major League Baseball resumed in New York City. First responders from NYPD, FDNY, and Port Authority joined players from both the Mets and Atlanta Braves on the diamond in unprecedented unity.
Atmosphere: 41,235 fans at Shea Stadium chanting "USA! USA!" with caps honoring emergency rescue services.
At-Bat Pitch Sequence Explorer (D3 Canvas)
Pitch #6: The Iconic Swung-on Drive
Ball
Foul
Strike
Home Run!
Pitcher: Steve Karsay (ATL) vs. Mike Piazza (NYM)
Pitch Telemetry:
Pitch 6: 91 MPH Fastball, middle-in, count full 3-2. Driven 410 feet over the center-field camera stand.
Game Status & Historical Context
Boxscore: Sept 21, 2001
Atlanta Braves
New York Mets
2
3
FINAL
Mets Win
Mets Win
Batter
Mike Piazza
#31 · Catcher · HOF
Opposing Pitcher
Steve Karsay
Reliever (RHP)
Baserunner (8th)
Edgardo Alfonzo
Walked aboard (1 on)
Exit Distance
410 FT
To deep center-field
MLB Network Special Feature
When America Took the Field
Referenced in the network's 25-year commemorative broadcast celebrating the emotional return of professional sports to NYC.
"Deep to left-center! Way back! Outta here! It's gone! A home run! Mike Piazza! And the Mets lead 3-2!"
— Howie Rose / Gary Cohen, WFAN Radio & FSN Broadcast Call
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