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NEW YORK — Robin Ventura's grand slam that wasn't in the playoffs is more famous than the 18 he hit during the regular season that counted. Twenty-five years to the day after his grand slam-single in the 15th inning lifted the Mets over Atlanta in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Shea Stadium, Ventura was at Citi Field on Thursday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before NLCS Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now 57, the two-time All-Star threw the pitch to former Mets teammate Edgardo Alfonzo as fans cheered.
