May 1, 2011 - Mets vs. Phillies

An early spring baseball game between division rivals the NY Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, turned into something so much more. It was a tight game into the 9th inning when something out of the ordinary happened. There was a buzz among fans which grew to a crescendo that even the players felt. And none of it had to do with the action taking place on the field. The story of what happened in that game on May 1, 2011, is told by the people who were there - players, fans, and broadcasters. A night that transcended sports, united bitter rivals, fans and game broadcasters in an unforgettable way.

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