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NEW YORK (AP) — Much like the last few years of his truncated career Wei-Yin Chen Jersey , David Wright’s finale was no fairytale at the plate.Adoration, appreciation, respect. Those were the tokens he took home.Wright left to a long standing ovation before a sellout crowd at Citi Field in his farewell game for the New York Mets on Saturday night.The team captain went 0 for 1 with a walk against the Miami Marlins and was removed after two plate appearances as planned. On defense, he handled a one-hopper to third base with no problem.Wright, who fouled out to first base his final time up, took his position before the top of the fifth inning. Mets manager Mickey Callaway then came out of the dugout to make a lineup change, and Wright began his slow walk off the field.As fans chanted his name and cheered for about 3 minutes, 15 seconds, Wright saluted them by touching the bill of his cap and patting his chest repeatedly. He went down the line and hugged all his teammates just in front of the Mets’ dugout, with Marlins players standing and applauding from across the field.With watery eyes, Wright took a bow, blew a kiss to the crowd of 43,928 and came out of the dugout for a curtain call before heading up the runway toward the Mets’ clubhouse http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-jeff-locke-jersey , followed by several teammates.Once he was out of sight, fans chanted “Thank you, David!”After heading up to the television and radio booths for interviews, Wright was back on the bench as a scoreless game went into the 13th inning.His stellar career cut short by neck, back and shoulder injuries that required surgery, the 35-year-old Wright completed an arduous comeback by returning to the majors this week for the first time since May 27, 2016. Unable to fully overcome his physical setbacks, he said he expects Saturday to be his last major league appearance even though his contract runs through 2020.Wright was reinstated from the disabled list Tuesday and finally made it back into a big league game Friday night as a pinch-hitter. He grounded out on the only pitch he saw in his first plate appearance in nearly 2½ years, then batted third in a ceremonial start Saturday that was in the works for weeks.With family and friends on hand, the seven-time All-Star crouched behind home plate to scoop up an honorary first ball tossed by the oldest of his two daughters, 2-year-old Olivia, who wore a Lil Wright jersey with his No. 5 on the back.Highlights of Wright’s career played on the ballpark video board just before the first pitch. He bounded out to third base alone, followed by longtime teammate and buddy Jose Reyes Cameron Maybin Jersey , who started alongside Wright at shortstop for the first time since Sept. 28, 2011.The pair embraced several times on the field and soaked in applause during their 878th start together, most by any two players in team history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.Tugging at heartstrings all night, the Mets accompanied a video montage of Wright’s finale with music from “The Natural” a few innings later.Reyes doubled leading off the first and reached third on Jeff McNeil’s sacrifice bunt, setting up an RBI opportunity for Wright. With the Marlins playing their infield in, Wright fouled off a 91 mph fastball and drew a full-count walk from rookie Trevor Richards.Wright was immediately erased on a double play. He fouled out on the second pitch he saw leading off the fourth, with first baseman Peter O’Brien making a not-so-easy catch near the retaining wall that turned him into the target of loud boos all night.Still grinning a bit, a disappointed Wright walked slowly back to the dugout.Wright’s big night was big news in New York City, where Mayor Bill de Blasio in a morning tweet proclaimed it David Wright Day “in honor of (hashtag)OurCaptain.”SNY, the television home of the Mets, programmed Wright highlights, interviews and features that ran all day beginning at 10 a.m.Even the crosstown rival Yankees took out a full-page ad Friday in the New York Post congratulating Wright on “a distinguished career.”The Citi Field gates opened early at 4:30 p.m. so fans could watch Wright and the Mets take batting practice. The star of the show knocked a few balls over the fence Lewis Brinson Jersey , waved to the crowd and signed autographs.The club’s all-time leader in hits, RBIs, runs and several other categories, Wright was drafted by the Mets and has spent his entire career with them. For years he’s been the face of the franchise — and sometimes its most visible spokesman — for a team that often sorely needed the positive image he always portrayed.If there’s ever been a Mr. Met without the big head, David Wright is it.“His grind just to get back to this spot has been unbelievable — and most people wouldn’t do it,” Callaway said. “We’re doing something special for David not because of the numbers he put up, but because of the person he is.”Former teammates Michael Cuddyer and Cliff Floyd, two of Wright’s best friends in baseball, came out for the festivities. Plans included a postgame ceremony on the field, with Wright expected to address the crowd, prior to the pre-scheduled fireworks.Over in the opposing dugout was this neat full-circle connection: Marlins catching coach Brian Schneider was behind the plate with the Montreal Expos for Wright’s first at-bat on July 21, 2004, and recalled tumbling head over heels at the dugout railing to make an acrobatic grab of Wright’s foul popup.Asked if he would instruct Richards to groove a pitch to Wright http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-jt-riddle-jersey , Marlins manager Don Mattingly cracked: “That young kid of ours? He may groove one by mistake. He won’t try to groove one.” CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on protest demanding government action on gun violence, resignation of mayor and police superintendent (all times local):7:15 p.m.About 200 anti-violence protesters took their message to an affluent neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side, briefly shutting down Lake Shore Drive and snarling rush hour traffic.Organizers say they believe Thursday’s march will draw attention to violence, corruption and the lack of economic investment in the city’s African-American neighborhoods. The protesters also demanded the resignation of police Supt. Eddie Johnson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.Johnson has asserted in recent weeks that violent crime in the city has declined, attributing it to new police tactics. However, he conceded more has to be done in the neighborhoods where much of the gang-related violence takes place.The demonstrators marched to Wrigley Field, where the Chicago Cubs were hosting the San Diego Padres. Police kept the marchers away from the gates of the ballpark. Once there, they chanted ”one city, one Chicago” and ”Rahm has to go,” as fans watched from inside the park.Police say there were no arrests during the demonstration.—5:30 p.m.About 200 anti-violence protesters have left Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive and are marching to Wrigley Field as they demand more government action against gun violence.The roadway along Lake Michigan was shut down for about 90 minutes during the evening rush hour to accommodate the demonstration. Organizers say they believe Thursday’s march in the affluent neighborhood will draw attention to violence, corruption and the lack of economic investment in the city’s African-American neighborhoods.The protesters are also demanding the resignation of police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.Johnson has asserted in recent weeks violent crime in the city has declined, attributing it to new police tactics. However, he conceded more has to be done in the neighborhoods where much of the gang-related violence takes place.Joining the march were people opposing the policies of the Trump administration and members of the Communist Party USA.—4:50 p.m.About 200 protesters are marching along Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive toward Wrigley Field to demand more government action against gun violence.Police shut down parts of the roadway that stretches along Lake Michigan to make way for the demonstration.Organizers say the anti-violence march before a game between the Cubs and San Diego Padres and the first day of the Lollapalooza music festival is intended to ”redistribute the pain.” They say they believe the march in the affluent North Side neighborhood will draw attention to violence http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-j.-t.-realmuto-jersey , corruption and the lack of economic investment in the city’s African-American neighborhoods.The protesters are also demanding the resignation of police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.Johnson has asserted in recent weeks violent crime in the city has declined, attributing it to new police tactics. However, he conceded more has to be done in the neighborhoods where much of the violence takes place.—3:10 p.m.Authorities in Chicago say police will shut down part of Lake Shore Drive ahead of a march organized by people demanding the resignation of the city’s mayor and police superintendent.Protesters, led by Rev. Gregory Livingston, will gather on Lake Shore Drive on the city’s North Side at 4 p.m. ThursdayPolice say they will shut down the drive near the gathering point at around 3:45 p.m. Protesters plan to exit Lake Shore Drive and march on Wrigley Field, where the Cubs will play the San Diego Padres.Organizers say they believe the march in the affluent neighborhood will draw attention to violence, corruption and the lack of economic investment in the city’s African-American neighborhoods.The protesters are also demanding the resignation of Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel for failure to stem gun violence.The demonstration comes almost a month after anti-violence protesters shut down traffic on a Chicago interstate.—12 a.m.Chicago officials have issued parking bans and are warning motorists of rolling street closures ahead of a rush-hour protest march along the city’s busy Lake Shore Drive.Marchers plan to gather on the thoroughfare Thursday afternoon and walk north toward Wrigley Field. Organizers say they are marching to press demands for the resignations of Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. They claim the officials have failed in efforts to lower gun violence.A San Diego Padres-Chicago Cubs game is scheduled Thursday evening, and it’s the first day of the Lollapalooza music festival in Grant Park.Organizers say they believe the march in the affluent neighborhood will draw attention to violence, corruption and the lack of economic investment in the city’s African-American neighborhoods.The demonstration comes almost a month after anti-violence protesters shut down traffic on a Chicago interstate.