The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks will be Sept. 11, 2021. MLB already is planning to honor the memory of those fallen in the horrendous strikes by having its New York teams face each other, according to a report.
The New York Yankees and New York Mets will face each other on 9/11/21 at Citi Field. MLB will release its schedule next week but the New York Post got a heads-up on the slate and the teams will play.
“I’m sure it will be a very emotional night as we continue to honor the legacy of those perished on 9/11/01,” Mike Piazza told The Post in a text message Tuesday. “As much as it is still very painful for me personally to reflect on the tragedy of the day’s events, we must never forget their sacrifice. MLB, as well as both New York teams, were particularly instrumental in the recovery process, so it is very appropriate they will be together that day.”
Piazza hit a dramatic home run in the first professional sporting event in New York following the attacks, The Mets faced the Braves on Sept. 21 at Shea Stadium. Piazza’s go-ahead homer in the eighth inning against Queens native Steve Karsay powered the Mets’ victory.