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Mets ex-reliever crushes new construction jacket home run celebration amid 12-game skid
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The New York Mets remain stuck in a brutal early-season slide, and the conversation around the club now extends beyond the box score. As losses continue to pile up, attention has turned to how the team presents itself during one of the worst stretches in baseball.
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The Mets entered Wednesday at 7–16 after dropping 12 straight games, with the skid deepening following a 5–3 loss vs. the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. The losing streak has magnified every part of the team's identity, from its inconsistent offense to its clubhouse tone during a stretch that has quickly reshaped the season's outlook.
One point of debate has become the Mets' home run celebration. After going deep, players have worn a construction jacket and hard hat in the dugout, a routine designed to create energy and keep the atmosphere loose. However, the celebration has landed differently as the losses continue to mount.
SNY Mets shared a clip on X, formerly Twitter, from Mets Mailbag in which former reliever Jerry Blevins weighed in on the celebration and whether it fits the moment.
"I'm going to feel like an old head here…I'm all for having fun, I'm all for trying to relax – I would like things to happen a little more organically. I don't love the costumes. I don't love the jacket that you put on, or the hard hat."
Blevins did not criticize the idea of players enjoying themselves. Instead, he questioned whether the props feel forced during a prolonged skid. His comments struck at a larger issue surrounding the Mets, whose image and results currently feel badly out of sync.
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The second game of a three-game set vs. the Twins has offered signs of life. The Mets currently lead 2–1 in the bottom of the fifth inning in Queens, but the broader problem remains unchanged. They have not paired those moments with consistent execution, and that disconnect continues to define the team's early spiral.
Until results improve, the Mets will face scrutiny . The focus now shifts to execution and ending the slide.
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