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Game Used Baseball - 2022 Home Opener - Caleb Smith to Pete Alonso - Strikeout - Caleb Smith to Eduardo Escobar - Foul Ball - 7th Inning - Mets vs. Diamond Backs - 4/15/22 - Mets Win 10-3

Game Used Baseball - 2022 Home Opener - Caleb Smith to Pete Alonso - Strikeout - Caleb Smith to Eduardo Escobar - Foul Ball - 7th Inning - Mets vs. Diamond Backs - 4/15/22 - Mets Win 10-3

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  • Winning Bid: $30.00
Number of Bids: 1 (Bid History)
Bid Increment: $5.00
Quantity Available: 1
Listing #: 4383780
Open Date: Jan 19, 2023 08:00:00 PM EST
Close Date: Jan 29, 2023 08:00:00 PM EST
Listing Type: AUCTION

  • BID HISTORY

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    Name Date Bid
    B******5
    WINNING
    		 Jan 29, 2023 07:36:07 PM EST $30.00

  • Item Description

    This game used baseball was thrown by Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith to Mets first baseman Pete Alonso for a strikeout and to Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar for a foul ball in the 7th inning during the April 15, 2022, game at Citi Field. Do not miss the opportunity to own this unique piece of Mets memorabilia. The New York Mets donate net proceeds from the sale of Amazin' Memorabilia items to the Amazin' Mets Foundation to support the organization's mission of providing needed services and opportunities to children, families, and under-served groups in our neighborhoods and communities. For more information about the Amazin' Mets Foundation and/or Amazin' Memorabilia, please visit mets.com/gameused. The availability of items varies, but for questions about this piece or different numbers, players, colors, or sizes please contact Amazin' Memorabilia, The Official Source for New York Mets Game Used and Autographed Memorabilia, by emailing gameused@nymets.com or by calling 718-559-3144. An MLB Authentication Program tamperproof hologram is affixed to each piece of Amazin' Memorabilia. The New York Mets do not provide certificates of authenticity for items. Printed documentation verifying the authenticity of your item can be obtained by visiting mlb.com/authentication.

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