One mascot is about to find itself in a world of problems.
A fan shared video on Twitter Wednesday of the New York Mets’ mascot — “Mr. Met” — flipping the bird.
@Mets pic.twitter.com/tYuSIp8gCG
— Anthony De Lucia (@adelucia35) June 1, 2017
The Mets were getting crushed 7-0 by the Milwaukee Brewers at the time the video was shared. The team lost the game 7-1, keeping them from having a chance to sweep the series after they took the first two of four.
The Mets have been disappointing this season. They’re now 23-28, a year after making the playoffs, and two years removed from a World Series berth. Perhaps Mr. Met is frustrated by it all. The fan who took the video says he just reached over for a high-five, and that was the reaction.
Just reaching over for a high five lol, and go ahead
— Anthony De Lucia (@adelucia35) June 1, 2017
Whatever the case, this is unacceptable behavior from a mascot. The Mets know that and sent the following statement:
Statement from the New York Mets. pic.twitter.com/bRVvqZoqg8
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 1, 2017
The Mets later issued this statement about the incident.
