Why Mets fans believe Grimace, the purple McDonald's character, is saving the season

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So, did Grimace, the iconic McDonald’s purple character, save the New York Mets’ 2024 season? 

Mets fans are starting to think that’s the case, as they have not lost since he threw out the first pitch at Citi Field six games ago. 

The latest proof Grimace sprinkled some good vibrations on the Mets with his pitch came on Monday night on the road against the Texas Rangers – a 14-2 blowout for New York. 

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Pete Alonso, #20 of the New York Mets, and Mark Vientos, #27 of the New York Mets, celebrate after the Mets defeated the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on June 16, 2024 in New York City. The Mets won 11-6. (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Coming into the game, Rangers starter Jon Gray owned a 2.17 ERA over 62.1 innings, which was one of the best marks in the league this season. 

However, the Mets exploded for 11 hits off him and nine earned runs, forcing him to exit early after just three innings of work. 

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As a team, the Mets combined for 22 hits with two home runs – one from D.J. Stewart and the other from Brandon Nimmo. 

It was June 12 when Grimace made his appearance at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. Grimace did not have a surprising first pitch by any means, as it barely reached home plate and was well off-line. 

J.D. Martinez, #28 of the New York Mets, is doused with Gatorade by teammates Pete Alonso, #20, and DJ Stewart, #29 of the New York Mets, after Martinez hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on June 13, 2024 in Flushing neighborhood of the