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Mets Honor Grimace with Purple Seat at Citi Field After 1st Pitch Video Went Viral

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Grimace now has a place at Citi Field.

The New York Mets announced that they had installed a commemorative seat at Citi Field in honor of the McDonalds mascot in Section 302.

Grimace threw out the first pitch at the Mets' June 12 matchup against the Miami Marlins. New York won that game 10-4 and proceeded to go on a seven-game winning streak following the viral first pitch.

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