Opening Day Chaos: Evan’s Citi Field Race, Traffic & Food

Evan & Tiki

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4.2 • 988 Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2026

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

As Opening Day unfolds, the focus shifts from on-field expectations to the real-life chaos of getting to the ballpark—highlighted by Evan’s unpredictable journey to Citi Field. Battling traffic, transit issues, and timing decisions on the fly, his attempt to make first pitch becomes a story of its own, capturing the stress and excitement fans know all too well. The conversation leans into the lighter side of the day, from ballpark food debates to hilarious subway encounters and fan traditions. Between travel mishaps, concession quirks, and the shared grind of Opening Day logistics, it’s a snapshot of everything that makes the experience memorable—before you even see a pitch thrown.

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0:00.0	Well, when they go to Japan, if you count that. Right. No, I mean, for all 29 other teams. I think this is the earliest opening day we've ever had in the continental United States. Like, we've opened on the 29th, the 28th, the 30th, the 31st. Last night was the 25th. Today is the 26th where the majority of teams are playing. Everyone isn't, which is crazy.
0:22.0	But yeah, it's early, man.
0:23.5	But you know what?
0:24.2	Here's what I look at.
0:25.6	Is there any difference between the weather on March 26th and the weather on April 2nd?
0:29.7	Is it really that big of a deal?
0:30.7	Sometimes, yeah.
0:31.7	Well, look at next week's weather and compare it to today's weather and tell me if it's really that much better.
0:35.4	Well, look at Saturday's weather and tell me if it's really that much better. Well, look at Saturday's weather. It's not just about the first game. It's about the first week.
0:38.1	Well, it's also us.
0:39.2	We've been, we're screwed because we had such a horrible winter.
0:43.7	That is true, yes.
0:45.1	I don't even know what to expect on a daily, weekly basis.
0:48.5	No, because even now as we get out of the winter, the weather is still very spotty, but that's what makes today very special. And so I know, because I've gotten the messages, a lot of people are dealing with horrific traffic. A lot of people are dealing even with the trains not running well. So if you're listening to us right now on the free Odyssey app and you have been frustrated and you were pissed off, here's what I'll tell you. And it's the same thing I'll tell myself if I run into the same problem. Once you get in that ballpark and once you see the green grass and once you hear the
1:16.7	crack of the bat and more than maybe even that, get back to your point here, once you feel the weather,
1:22.6	the weather that felt so foreign two weeks ago, enjoy it.
1:27.8	Look around and enjoy it.
1:30.4	Yeah.
1:30.8	Because that's part of the beauty of opening day when you can look at the sun and you can hear the crack of the bat and you can shove ice cream down your throat.
1:39.3	So yes, the traffic sucks, I've heard.
1:41.8	Yes.
1:42.1	Yes, the trains are a disaster.
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