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Mets honor Grimace with purple seat at Citi Field
Grimace has officially been immortalized at Citi Field.
The New York Mets unveiled a new purple seat at their ballpark on Monday to honor the beloved McDonald's mascot, who's become something of a good luck charm for them this season.
It’s here and it’s perfect! 🟣
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 16, 2024
We’ve installed a commemorative purple seat to recognize Grimace in section 302, row 6, seat 12. pic.twitter.com/CquOml8UMC
The seat's location - No. 12 in the sixth row of section 302 - isn't without meaning. Grimace famously threw out the first pitch on June 12 at Citi Field, which coincided with the beginning of a seven-game winning streak.
Monday's unveiling is part of the Mets' fan appreciation night, at which Grimace is expected to appear.
The Mets have announced that they've installed a commemorative seat at Citi Field for Grimace in Section 302 as part of their Fan Appreciation celebration
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 16, 2024
Grimace will be in Queens at the ballpark tonight pic.twitter.com/te4TmvKBw0
The Mets have rebounded from a 29-37 start to the season and are tied for the final NL wild-card spot with an 81-68 record.
New York is set to kick off a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Monday.
