Hotels for New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

A National League East fixture that carries the usual edge between these two clubs, with the divisional standings giving every early-season meeting extra weight. A Monday evening start means a working-day crowd rather than a weekend atmosphere, so seats fill later and the concourses stay easier to move through before first pitch.

Expect a fast, needling contest between two rosters that know each other well, with the crowd noise picking up whenever the visiting side threatens. Bring a jacket, as May evenings by the water can turn cool once the sun drops.

Home to the New York Mets, Citi Field sits in Flushing, Queens, beside the park that hosts the US Open tennis, staging baseball and stadium concerts. The surrounding Flushing Meadows area is open and green, with the diverse dining of nearby Flushing a short distance away and Manhattan reachable by train.

The 7 subway line and the Long Island Rail Road stop right by the ballpark. Staying in Manhattan or Queens lets you ride the train straight to the gates and back with ease.