What happened: During the Mets' visit to Toronto, Kevin Gausman swapped out the game ball so that his former teammate Bo Bichette could soak in a prolonged standing ovation on his return to the city. The gesture let the Toronto crowd salute Bichette before play resumed. Toronto edged the Mets 2-1 in the final.

Why it matters: Bichette spent years as a fixture in Toronto, and the ovation underscored how much equity he built there before moving on. Gausman, who remains anchored in Toronto's rotation, turned a routine at-bat into a moment of mutual respect between old teammates. Small acts like this resonate with a fan base that watched Bichette grow up in the organization.

What to watch: Watch how Bichette and the Mets respond as they try to snap a seven-game skid, and whether Toronto can build on the narrow win.