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Bryan Kalbrosky

Mets fans were so thrilled to see Grimace while riding the subway to Citi Field

Thanks to the New York Mets, today is not a normal day in New York City.

For the first time in over 3,000 days, the Mets are set to host a playoff game beyond a wild card appearance in the MLB postseason. As many fans made their way to Citi Field in Queens, one very special guest joined a few of them on the train.

It was the McDonald’s character Grimace, who has served as a good luck charm for the team during the magical 2024 season. Fans seemed beyond excited to see the large purple mascot.

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This moment looked incredibly exciting for everyone involved, Grimace included.

There are 11 cars on the 7-line train that will have custom decals devoted to Grimace, per the MTA:

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