<p>It&rsquo;s Opening Day at Citi Field, and this season, Mets&nbsp;fans have a mascot race to look forward to, featuring five new quirky characters to fall in love with. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Carissa Kellman reports.&nbsp;</p>


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