Claim: The first game of the 1998 Philadelphia Phillies season, the franchise's 116th, was a 1-0 loss against the New York Mets.
Evidence: The 1998 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 116th season in the history of the franchise. The first game of the Phillies season was an unforgettable opening day game at Shea Stadium against their division rival New York Mets. However, the Phillies lost the game 1–0 in 14 innings when Mets backup catcher Alberto Castillo delivered a full-count, two-out, pinch-hit single to right with the bases loaded off Philadelphia closer Ricky Bottalico.