Carly Simon Night Photos: July 11, 2000

--Carly Simon entering the field before the national anthem, accompanied by HAA Vice President Peter Scarafile.

--The national anthem was performed by Amy Lynn Chadwick, who in the past has sung the national anthem at the Fleet Center for a Boston Bruins game.

--The high strike comes in to catcher Mike Rabelo with home-plate umpire Eric Nielsen looking on.

--Carly's husband is in this picture, taking a photograph of his wife with Mike Rabelo.

--Carly leaves the mound, accepting applause from the crowd of nearly 1,000 in attendance.

--Mets Vice President Peter Scarafile presents a commemorative bat to Carly Simon.

--Coach Joe Harty takes time out from his pre-game groundskeeping duties for a great photo-op.

--WQRC's Will Crocker conducts an interview with Carly Simon as the game gets underway.

--pictures by Bill Bussiere