The Frisch Cougar Chorus, led by Randi Wartelsky, along with Sports Management Track, Frisch News Network and Cougar Nation Network headed to Citi Field last Thursday for an unforgettable afternoon.

Before the game, the Frisch delegation got to go to the Mets’ press conference room and meet with Ben Zauzmer, vice president and assistant general manager, Baseball Analytics, who discussed the role of analytics in building a winning franchise. He noted that everything learned in school you actually will use in your future. He discussed how, in his case, he used math tools like calculus, trigonometry and regression models in statistics on a daily basis to help build the best team. The students then heard from Ethan Wilson, senior director of Communications, who described the role of writing in fashioning compelling stories for the fans in the print press, to the various media outlets and on social media.

Finally, the Frisch Cougar Chorus sang the national anthem at the opening of the game! They then got to watch an exciting back-and-forth game, culminating with Maariv during the seventh inning stretch. In the end, the Mets pulled through for the win! What a great night for the Cougars!