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Alonso’s Playoff Pumpkin: Just a Squash or a Symbol of Hope?
Oct
Forget rally caps, the New York Mets are all about the playoff pumpkin! Pete Alonso, the team’s slugger, is taking no chances with his lucky squash as the Mets continue their surprising run deep into October.
Pete Alonso says the playoff pumpkin is in his locker and he takes it with him to the hotel on the road:
"I carry it with me. It could be destroyed in my luggage" 😂 pic.twitter.com/0Zo0c5aF5r
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 16, 2024
Sporting a custom hoodie with the now-famous pumpkin proudly displayed, Alonso revealed his superstitious routine. At Citi Field, the pumpkin has a place of honor in his locker. But on the road, it becomes his carry-on companion, carefully transported back to the team hotel. “I don’t want any clubbies or anybody messing with it,” Alonso explained. Apparently, checked baggage is too risky for this precious cargo. “It could be destroyed in my luggage,” he added.
This isn’t just any gourd; this is the “playoff pumpkin,” acquired by Alonso and his wife during a visit to a Wisconsin farm while playing the Brewers in late September. It seems to be working its magic, as the Mets, a wild-card team, have battled their way to the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This quirky superstition seems to be working. The Mets, who many considered underdogs, have defied expectations and battled their way to the National League Championship Series against the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers.
— x – New York Mets (@Mets) October 16, 2024
But is it truly the pumpkin’s power that’s propelling the Mets forward? Or is it something more? Perhaps it’s the team’s newfound unity and determination, symbolized by their embrace of this silly, somewhat absurd good luck charm. Whatever the reason, Mets fans are wholeheartedly embracing the playoff pumpkin, and who can blame them? It’s a fun and lighthearted distraction from the high-stakes pressure of playoff baseball.
And let’s be honest, in a sport known for its superstitions, Alonso’s pumpkin is a refreshing change of pace. It’s a reminder that sometimes, a little bit of silliness and belief in the absurd can go a long way.
So, as the Mets take on the Dodgers in a crucial Game 3 at Citi Field, keep an eye out for that lucky pumpkin. It might just be the key to a Mets victory.
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