The temperature at first pitch Sunday was 81 degrees after a 45-minute delay because heavy thunderstorms had been expected to move through the area.

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Saluted by the Mets and the FDNY before the game, the 43-year-old Rivera, who plans to retire after the season, cracked a big smile as he threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Mets career saves leader John Franco following a 91-minute rain delay at the start.

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