The New York Mets haven’t had many reasons to celebrate since the start of the 2023 season. A disastrous year, despite sky-high expectations and a record-high payroll, led to a disappointing offseason.
Through the month of May, it seemed like the Mets would be heading for much of the same, even in a mediocre National League.
Jose Iglesias #11 of the New York Mets poses with an OMG sign after the game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on June 28, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
But June’s been a different story; a 16-6 month has pushed the Mets to 40-39 and squarely in the middle of the postseason conversation. Turning your season around would be reason to celebrate enough, but after Friday night’s 7-2 win over the Houston Astros, the Mets had another excuse to throw a party: the release of shortstop Jose Iglesias’ new song “OMG.”
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
That’s not a misprint, the release of a new song from the team’s shortstop.
Iglesias, who also uses the name “Candelita” as a recording artist, put out his “OMG” song on Spotify earlier in the day on Friday. And gave a virtuoso performance of it after the game, with the rest of his Mets teammates backing him up. Seriously. Here’s the video.
OMG by Jose Iglesias #11 of the New York Mets is advertised on the video board after the game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on June 28, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
METS BOOTH POKES FUN AT YANKEES ANNOUNCER MICHAEL KAY FOR ‘BEST BOOTH’ QUIP
‘OMG’ A Rallying Cry For 2024 Mets?
The postgame concert was a ton of fun for the team, and based on the number of fans who stuck around to see it, the crowd too.
It raises an important question though; would the Mets have held the concert if they’d have lost Friday’s game? Thankfully, they didn’t have to worry about it, thanks to home runs from Tyrone Taylor, Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil. Still, you’d have to imagine that the real highlight for Mets fans wasn’t the game, but the postgame concert.
Jose Iglesias #11 of the New York Mets performs on the field after the game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on June 28, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
And credit where it’s due, Iglesias put out a banger. Who knows, maybe the Mets will ride the wave of positive energy to a surprising postseason berth. “OMG” indeed.
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
